LJP feud continues: Chirag Paswan meets LS Speaker; Pashupati Kumar Paras announces new national executive
3 years, 6 months ago

LJP feud continues: Chirag Paswan meets LS Speaker; Pashupati Kumar Paras announces new national executive

India TV News  

A Lok Janshakti Party delegation led by Chirag Paswan on Saturday met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and urged him to review his decision of accepting one of the suspended party MPs, Pashupati Kumar Paras as leader of LJP in Lok Sabha. “I conveyed to him the facts & urged him to review his decision of accepting one of the suspended LJP MPs, Pashupati Kumar Paras as leader of LJP in Lok Sabha. He listened to us very carefully & assured us to reconsider the decision in light of the new facts put forward by us.” Meanwhile, the LJP faction headed by Pashupati Kumar Paras on Saturday disbanded all bodies and state units affiliated with the party and announced a new national executive. Chirag Paswan had on Friday even urged the Election Commission to seek its view before taking a decision on any claim over the party by the other faction headed by Paras.

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Denied tickets for Lok Sabha polls, 22 leaders quit Chirag Paswan's LJP: ‘He preferred outsiders’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Denied tickets for Lok Sabha polls, 22 leaders quit Chirag Paswan's LJP: ‘He preferred outsiders’

Hindustan Times  

In a setback to the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar, as many as 22 leaders of Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party resigned from the party after they were denied tickets to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, with one leader even accusing Paswan of ‘selling tickets for money.’ Jamui, Bihar, India -March.28, 2024: Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan addresing …

No plans to merge LJP factions: Paras
1 year, 5 months ago

No plans to merge LJP factions: Paras

Hindustan Times  

Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party Pashupati Kumar Paras on Saturday categorically ruled out the merger of two factions of the erstwhile Lok Janshakti Party and dismissed suggestions of a truce with his estranged nephew Chirag Paswan, who heads the second faction called LJP. Addressing a press conference in Patna that was also attended by his party MPs Mehboob …

BJP tries to broker peace between LJP factions in bid to court Paswan vote
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP tries to broker peace between LJP factions in bid to court Paswan vote

The Hindu  

Ahead of the July 18 meeting of the National Democratic Alliance, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be present, the BJP is trying to tie-up the loose ends of the coalition in Bihar. Pashupati Kumar Paras, the late Paswan’s brother and leader of the Rashtriya Lok Jan Shakti Party has been warring with his nephew Chirag Paswan, leader …

Chirag’s iftar message to BJP: options still open for Lok Sabha poll
1 year, 8 months ago

Chirag’s iftar message to BJP: options still open for Lok Sabha poll

The Hindu  

On Sunday evening at Patna’s 10, Circular Road – the official residence of former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi – the Yadav family, like most years, hosted an iftar dinner. Shortly after Mr. Yadav placed a skull cap on the CM’s head and they all sat down, all eyes turned towards the next important guest who arrived – Lok Janshakti …

Chirag Paswan’s iftar message to BJP: Options still open
1 year, 8 months ago

Chirag Paswan’s iftar message to BJP: Options still open

The Hindu  

On April 9 evening at Patna’s 10, Circular Road — the official residence of former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi — the Yadav family, like most years, hosted an iftar dinner. Shortly after Mr. Yadav placed a skull cap on the Chief Minister’s head and they all sat down, all eyes turned towards the next important guest who arrived — …

Greed for power weakens LJP's movement of upliftment: Chirag Paswan's veiled dig at Pashupati Paras
3 years, 2 months ago

Greed for power weakens LJP's movement of upliftment: Chirag Paswan's veiled dig at Pashupati Paras

India TV News  

Taking a veiled dig on Lok Janshakti Party national president Pashupati Kumar Paras, senior leader Chirag Paswan on Sunday said that the "greed for power" of some party leaders weakened his father Ram Vilas Paswan's movement for uplifting the deprived in society. The comment comes after the Election Commission of India on Saturday froze Lok Janshakti Party's symbol amid a …

'Respect his feelings but...': Chirag Paswan after Lalu says he wants LJP leader and Tejashwi to be together
3 years, 4 months ago

'Respect his feelings but...': Chirag Paswan after Lalu says he wants LJP leader and Tejashwi to be together

India TV News  

Beleaguered LJP leader Chirag Paswan on Tuesday expressed gratitude for the support received from RJD president Lalu Prasad, recalling the "cordial relations" the latter shared with his late father Ram Vilas Paswan. The remarks that crisis in the LJP in fact established Chirag as a leader were made by the septuagenarian after a meeting with veteran socialist leader Sharad Yadav, …

Chirag Paswan Taunts Uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras Upon Landing Cabinet Berth
3 years, 5 months ago

Chirag Paswan Taunts Uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras Upon Landing Cabinet Berth

News 18  

Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan on Saturday paid a backhanded compliment to estranged uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras, by congratulating him on joining the union cabinet, which he said was a goal he achieved by breaking up his own family. The beleaguered LJP leader, who has suffered a setback with the Delhi High Court rejecting his petition challenging the election …

Setback for Chirag Paswan as Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging Lok Sabha Speaker's decision
3 years, 5 months ago

Setback for Chirag Paswan as Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging Lok Sabha Speaker's decision

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a plea by leader of one of the factions of Lok Janshakti Party Chirag Pawan challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s decision to recognise his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras as the leader of the party in the House, saying it was without merits. The petition sought setting aside speaker’s June 14 circular …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Chirag Paswan's Plea Against Speaker's Decision Recognising Pashupati Paras As Leader Of Lok Janshakti Party In Lok Sabha
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Chirag Paswan's Plea Against Speaker's Decision Recognising Pashupati Paras As Leader Of Lok Janshakti Party In Lok Sabha

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the plea filed by MP of Lok Janshakti Party Chirag Paswan, challenging the decision of the Lok Sabha Speaker recognizing Pashupati Paras as the party floor leader. During the course of hearing, Advocate AK Bajpai appearing for the petitioners submitted before the Court that the decision of naming Pashupati Paras as the Party …

Upset with Pashupati Paras' inclusion into Union Cabinet, Chirag Paswan-led LJP faction moves Delhi HC
3 years, 5 months ago

Upset with Pashupati Paras' inclusion into Union Cabinet, Chirag Paswan-led LJP faction moves Delhi HC

Firstpost  

Pashupati Paras is among the 43 leaders who will be sworn in as Union ministers at 6 pm today at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Upset over the inclusion of his uncle Pashupati Paras in the Union Cabinet, the Chirag Paswan-led faction of the Lok Janshakti Party on Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court against the decision of the Lok Sabha Speaker …

Chirag Paswan bristles at possible Cabinet entry for Pasupati Paras
3 years, 5 months ago

Chirag Paswan bristles at possible Cabinet entry for Pasupati Paras

The Hindu  

After embarking on his Aashirwad yatra from Hajipur on July 5, Lok Janshakti Party leader and MP Chirag Paswan on Tuesday said he would go to court if his uncle and expelled party leader Pashupati Kumar Paras was inducted into the Union Cabinet. Mr. Paswan also slammed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s government in Bihar and said the “countdown of this …

LJP split: Have no role, Chirag speaks against me for publicity, says CM Nitish Kumar
3 years, 6 months ago

LJP split: Have no role, Chirag speaks against me for publicity, says CM Nitish Kumar

India TV News  

Refuting all charges of engineering the split within the Lok Janshakti Party, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that it was completely party’s internal matter. We have nothing to do with it,” Kumar said On rumours of Cabinet expansion, the Chief Minister who is on a personal visit to New Delhi, said that it all depends on Prime …

LJP crisis: Chirag-led faction releases posters targeting Pashupati Paras, Nitish Kumar
3 years, 6 months ago

LJP crisis: Chirag-led faction releases posters targeting Pashupati Paras, Nitish Kumar

India Today  

Amid infighting within the Lok Janshakti Party, loyalists of former party president Chirag Paswan have released posters targeting new party chief Pashupati Kumar Paras and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. In one of the posters, while JD supremo and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has been portrayed as the director of a 'Bihari film', JD)U) MP Lalan Singh has been depicted …

'This is like Mahabharata': Chirag Paswan claims support of LJP national executive
3 years, 6 months ago

'This is like Mahabharata': Chirag Paswan claims support of LJP national executive

India Today  

In a show of strength, Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan on Sunday held a meeting of the party's national executive and claimed that 90 per cent of the members who attended the meeting endorsed his leadership. Chirag Paswan also questioned the number of party leaders who supported the faction headed by his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras. "Those who attended …

LJP split: Cornered by uncle, Chirag announces yatra from father’s birth anniversary
3 years, 6 months ago

LJP split: Cornered by uncle, Chirag announces yatra from father’s birth anniversary

Live Mint  

Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan on Sunday announced "aashirvaad yatra" from July 5, the birth anniversary of his father and party founder Ram Vilas Paswan, from Hajipur in Bihar, as he seeks popular legitimacy in a battle with the rival faction headed by his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras for the party's ownership. Accusing his family rivals of "stabbing" him …

LJP Leadership changed in Lok Sabha after Speaker found our concern genuine: Pashupati Kumar Paras
3 years, 6 months ago

LJP Leadership changed in Lok Sabha after Speaker found our concern genuine: Pashupati Kumar Paras

India TV News  

Newly-elected Lok Janshakti Party national president Pashupati Kumar Paras on Saturday said that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla found our concern of 'lack of democracy' in the party as a genuine concern and changed the leadership by replacing Chirag Paswan. "Due to lack of democracy in the party, we had urged Lok Sabha Speaker for change in leadership in the …

Chirag Paswan Instigating Protest Against Uncle? LJP Leader's 'Audio Conversation' Leaked on Social Media
3 years, 6 months ago

Chirag Paswan Instigating Protest Against Uncle? LJP Leader's 'Audio Conversation' Leaked on Social Media

News 18  

LJP leader Chirag Paswan, the son of former Union minister and LJP founder late Ram Vilas Paswan, was caught in a controversy on Friday after an alleged audio conversation of the former LJP chief with a worker was leaked on social media. The audio conversation between Chirag Paswan and LJP Youth Wing leader Sanjeev Sardar went viral where the LJP …

Chirag Paswan approaches EC claiming to be LJP President for 5 years
3 years, 6 months ago

Chirag Paswan approaches EC claiming to be LJP President for 5 years

India TV News  

Amid the crisis in the Lok Janshakti Party, a five-member delegation led by Chirag Paswan, son of party founder and former Union Minister late Ram Vilas Paswan, approached the Election Commission claiming that he was elected as party chief in 2019 for a period of five years. Chirag said that they apprised the Election Commission that in 2019 he was …

LJP Crisis: Chirag Moves EC Over Party Symbol After Ouster as Prez
3 years, 6 months ago

LJP Crisis: Chirag Moves EC Over Party Symbol After Ouster as Prez

The Quint  

Chirag Paswan moved the EC in New Delhi, seeking its intervention against Paras and his faction, using the party symbol and flag in its meetings. Paswan also declared that he rejected his uncle's appointment as president and has convened a meeting of the party's national executive committee on Sunday, 13 June. Paswan was "removed" as president of LJP early last …

Chacha versus Chirag over ownership of LJP, Paswan legacy
3 years, 6 months ago

Chacha versus Chirag over ownership of LJP, Paswan legacy

India Today  

In the ongoing Chacha versus Chirag battle over the ownership of the Lok Janshakti Party, Lok Sabha MP Pashupati Paras seems to have gained an edge over nephew and Lok Sabha colleague Chirag Paswan. Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Paras fell out soon after the death of former Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan, the founder of the LJP. LJP MP Pashupati …

Was ‘Illegally’ Removed: Chirag Paswan Holds JD (U) ‘Solely Responsible’ For Current Situation In LJP
3 years, 6 months ago

Was ‘Illegally’ Removed: Chirag Paswan Holds JD (U) ‘Solely Responsible’ For Current Situation In LJP

ABP News  

New Delhi: Putting the onus on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal for the ongoing friction within his party, Lok Janshakti Party leader and Jamui MP Chirag Paswan on Wednesday alleged he was illegally removed as the party chief by a faction led by his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras. Asserting that the way he was removed as the LJP …

Chirag Paswan blames JD(U) for split in LJP, rejects decisions of faction headed by Pashupati Kumar Paras
3 years, 6 months ago

Chirag Paswan blames JD(U) for split in LJP, rejects decisions of faction headed by Pashupati Kumar Paras

Firstpost  

In his first interaction with the media after the split in the LJP, Chirag Paswan struck a combative note by describing himself as ‘sher ka beta’ Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan, in a press conference on Wednesday, blamed Janata Dal for engineering the split in his party. He also rejected the decisions taken by the faction headed by his …

Chirag Paswan hits back, says 'No one can remove me as LJP's national president'
3 years, 6 months ago

Chirag Paswan hits back, says 'No one can remove me as LJP's national president'

India TV News  

Upping his ante against his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras, Lok Jan Shakti ’s Chirag Paswan said that ‘no one has the constitutional’ right to remove him as party’s national president and also made it clear that he is ready for a long legal battle. Chirag even contested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision to name Pashupati Kumar Paras as the …

Chirag Paswan Writes to LS Speaker Against Notification in Favour of Paras as LJP Leader
3 years, 6 months ago

Chirag Paswan Writes to LS Speaker Against Notification in Favour of Paras as LJP Leader

News 18  

New Delhi: Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan has contested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision to name Pashupati Kumar Paras as the leader of the party in the House, saying it is "contrary" to provisions of his organisation. In a letter written on Tuesday, Paswan also informed Birla of the party's decision to expel five MPs, who have joined …

Chirag Paswan writes to LS Speaker against notification in favour of Paras as LJP leader
3 years, 6 months ago

Chirag Paswan writes to LS Speaker against notification in favour of Paras as LJP leader

India Today  

Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan has contested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision to name Pashupati Kumar Paras as the leader of the party in the House, saying it is "contrary" to provisions of his organisation. In a letter written on Tuesday, Paswan also informed Birla of the party's decision to expel five MPs, who have joined hands against …

Now, Chirag Paswan’s cousin’s name appears in 'sex scandal'
3 years, 6 months ago

Now, Chirag Paswan’s cousin’s name appears in 'sex scandal'

India TV News  

The Lok Janshakti Party MP from Samastipur in Bihar, Prince Raj, landed in an alleged sex scandal on Tuesday after his cousin brother and ousted LJP chief Chirag Paswan revealed a letter dated March 29 mentioning the involvement of the former in a sexual act with a woman leader of the party. Chirag Paswan revealed that Prince Raj was involved …

The fracture in LJP will impact Bihar’s politics
3 years, 6 months ago

The fracture in LJP will impact Bihar’s politics

Hindustan Times  

Eight months after Ram Vilas Paswan’s death, there has been a coup in the Lok Janashakti Party. Paswan’s successor and his son, Chirag, with what many assume to be a nod from the Bharatiya Janata Party, decided to contest the Bihar assembly polls independently, breaking away from the National Democratic Alliance in the state while backing it at the Centre. …

Minutes After Chirag Paswan's Ouster as LJP Chief, His Loyalists 'Remove' Rebels From Party
3 years, 6 months ago

Minutes After Chirag Paswan's Ouster as LJP Chief, His Loyalists 'Remove' Rebels From Party

News 18  

Moments after Chirag Paswan was removed from the post of LJP president on Tuesday, the party issued a statement saying it was removing five MPs, including Pashupati Paras, who replaced Paswan as the party leader in the Lok Sabha. The statement said the party?s national executive committee has unanimously decided to remove Paras, along with MPs Beena Devi, Chaudhary Mehboob …

Chirag Paswan Removed from Post of LJP Chief, Says Party Like Mother, Should Not Betray it
3 years, 6 months ago

Chirag Paswan Removed from Post of LJP Chief, Says Party Like Mother, Should Not Betray it

News 18  

In his first reaction after his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras ousted him as the leader of the party in Lok Sabha, LJP president Chirag Paswan on Tuesday likened the organization to a mother who should not be “betrayed”. Paswan, who has also been removed from the post of the Lok Janshakti Party national president after an emergency meeting of the …

In a coup, Chirag Paswan removed as LJP president, uncle Pashupati to take charge
3 years, 6 months ago

In a coup, Chirag Paswan removed as LJP president, uncle Pashupati to take charge

India TV News  

Chirag Paswan was on Tuesday removed as Lok Janshakti Party national president. "Those who are protesting against Pashupati Kumar Paras are bad elements who had entered the party after Ram Vilas Paswan's death. I am not calling Chirag Paswan a bad element," said Shravan Kumar, another LJP leader. Paswan junior on Monday found himself in muddu waters when five of …

Chirag Paswan, LJP, Pashupati Kumar Paras, Bihar, Nitish Kumar – India TV
3 years, 6 months ago

Chirag Paswan, LJP, Pashupati Kumar Paras, Bihar, Nitish Kumar – India TV

India TV News  

In what could be seen as a desparate attempt to reconcile things within the party, Lok Janshakti Party party leader Chirag Paswan on Tuesday made an emotional appeal in a recent tweet and has also shared an old letter where he urged his uncle & LJP MP Pashupati Kumar Paras to take responsibility to keep the party united like his …

Expelling us is against LJP's constitution: MP Pashupati Paras | Exclusive
3 years, 6 months ago

Expelling us is against LJP's constitution: MP Pashupati Paras | Exclusive

India Today  

Lok Janshakti Party’s newly appointed parliamentary leader Pashupati Kumar Paras on Tuesday in an exclusive interview with India Today said, “Expelling me and four others from the party is against the party’s constitution.” This comes after Chirag Paswan, son of party’s founder Ram Vilas Paswan, expelled five of the party’s Members of Parliament earlier on Tuesday after a virtual meeting …

LJP implodes, five MPs oust Chirag Paswan as leader, elect Pashupati Kumar Paras
3 years, 6 months ago

LJP implodes, five MPs oust Chirag Paswan as leader, elect Pashupati Kumar Paras

India TV News  

Five of the six Lok Janshakti Party MPs in Lok Sabha have joined hands against their leader Chirag Paswan and elected Pashupati Kumar Paras, the youngest brother of Paswan's late father and party founder Ram Vilas Paswan, in his place, causing a big churn in Bihar politics. Paras lauded Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a good leader and "vikas …

Coup in LJP; Chirag Paswan gets ejected, uncle in saddle
3 years, 6 months ago

Coup in LJP; Chirag Paswan gets ejected, uncle in saddle

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Five of the six Lok Janshakti Party MPs in the Lok Sabha have joined hands against their leader Chirag Paswan and elected his paternal uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras in his place, causing a big churn in Bihar politics. Paras on Monday lauded Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a good leader and "vikas purush", highlighting the deep fault …

Chirag Paswan ousted from Lok Sabha party leader's post: What move means for LJP, JDU
3 years, 6 months ago

Chirag Paswan ousted from Lok Sabha party leader's post: What move means for LJP, JDU

Firstpost  

In the political arena, Chirag Paswan faces the chief minister, a confused BJP that has to wager peace between two sparring allies, and a friends-or-foes possibility with Tejashwi Yadav-led RJD An overnight coup within the Lok Janshakti Party ended on Monday with the late Ram Vilas Paswan’s brother Pashupati Kumar Paras replacing the departed leader’s son Chirag Paswan as the …

What Next for Chirag Paswan & Nitish After Paras’ Coup in LJP?
3 years, 6 months ago

What Next for Chirag Paswan & Nitish After Paras’ Coup in LJP?

The Quint  

The JD has denied any role in the LJP coup and said that it was the party's internal matter. However, sources say that the JD MP Rajiv Ranjan alias Lallan Singh, along with Maheshwar Hazari played an important role in the dispute. Reports suggest that soon after the Bihar election results, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had deputed Lallan Singh to …

LJP crisis: Chirag Paswan leaves uncle Pashupati's residence without meeting him
3 years, 6 months ago

LJP crisis: Chirag Paswan leaves uncle Pashupati's residence without meeting him

India TV News  

Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan on Monday visited the residence of uncle and MP Pashupati Kumar Paras in Delhi amid signs of rebellion. Chirag, a Lok Sabha MP from Jamui, drove to his uncle's house soon after the Hajipur MP in a press conference declared that he LJP is a constituent of the BJP-led NDA and called Bihar Chief …

Nitish Kumar a 'vikas purush': Chirag's uncle Pashupati Paras says LJP constituent of NDA
3 years, 6 months ago

Nitish Kumar a 'vikas purush': Chirag's uncle Pashupati Paras says LJP constituent of NDA

India TV News  

Lok Janshakti Party leader Pashupati Kumar Paras on Monday said that 'wrong decisions' led to the party's marginalisation in Bihar and stated that the party is a constituent of the BJP-led NDA. Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Paras said that he considers Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a good leader. "I have not broken the party but saved …

Revolt against Chirag Paswan? 5 LJP MPs want change of leadership, may join JD(U) soon
3 years, 6 months ago

Revolt against Chirag Paswan? 5 LJP MPs want change of leadership, may join JD(U) soon

India TV News  

Speculations are rife about a major split in the Lok Janshakti Party. Sources told India TV that five LJP MPs are not happy with the working style of Chirag Paswan. Sources said that five LJP MPs want them to be recognised as separate entity in the Lok Sabha. The LJP has six MPs in the Lok Sabha, including Chirag Paswan. …

Major Blow To Chirag Paswan! 5 MPs Quit, Write To Speaker For New Leader In Lok Sabha
3 years, 6 months ago

Major Blow To Chirag Paswan! 5 MPs Quit, Write To Speaker For New Leader In Lok Sabha

ABP News  

Patna: In a sudden turn of events, the Lok Jan Shakti party has experienced a major split on Sunday as 5 MPs have decided to part ways from the leadership of party chief and MP Chirag Paswan. LJP was already battling the setback following its weighty defeat in the Bihar legislative assembly elections last year and now sources have confirmed …

Pashupati Kumar Paras Elected as LJP Leader in Lok Sabha as Chirag Paswan Faces Revolt from Party MPs
3 years, 6 months ago

Pashupati Kumar Paras Elected as LJP Leader in Lok Sabha as Chirag Paswan Faces Revolt from Party MPs

News 18  

Chirag Paswan’s uncle and Hajipur MP Pashupati Nath Paras has been unanimously elected as the leader of the Lok Janshakti Party in the Lok Sabha, ANI reported. Pashupati Kumar Paras, who is believed to be behind the rebellion, said that it was the desire of 5 MPs to remove Chirag Paswan as the leader of the lower House. The majority …

Chirag Paswan LJP's poor performance in Bihar polls costs the party
3 years, 10 months ago

Chirag Paswan LJP's poor performance in Bihar polls costs the party

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party suffered a jolt in Bihar as 208 of its members joined the ruling JD on Thursday. LJP leaders who joined the JD on Thursday were led by senior leader Keshav Singh who was expelled from the LJP for revolting against Mr Paswan after the party’s debacle in the Assembly elections. “Before Assembly elections, the …

Kanhaiya, LJP MP meet JDU leaders; fuel speculation
3 years, 10 months ago

Kanhaiya, LJP MP meet JDU leaders; fuel speculation

Hindustan Times  

Political circle in Bihar was left speculating after the meeting of former JNU president and CPI leader Kanhaiya Kumar with JD minister Ashok Choudhary on Monday. Another meeting on late Sunday evening between chief minister Nitish Kumar and LJP MP from Nawada, Chandan Singh, led to another round of exchange of words between JD and the LJP leaders. Kanhaiya’s meeting …

Chirag Paswan invited to Union Budget session meeting but won't attend due to health reasons, says LJP
3 years, 10 months ago

Chirag Paswan invited to Union Budget session meeting but won't attend due to health reasons, says LJP

Firstpost  

The LJP’s membership in the NDA is being questioned because the party walked out of the alliance in Bihar and contested the Assembly polls against Nitish Kumar’s JD New Delhi: Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan is among the leaders invited to the National Democratic Alliance meeting to discuss the ruling bloc’s agenda for the Budget session of Parliament, party …

'2014 LS Polls Victory with Red Help': Sacked LJP Leader Accuses Chirag Paswan of Maoist Links
4 years ago

'2014 LS Polls Victory with Red Help': Sacked LJP Leader Accuses Chirag Paswan of Maoist Links

News 18  

LJP president Chirag Paswan has been accused of maintaining links with Maoists by a leader who was recently expelled from the party for indiscipline. The allegation has come from Keshav Singh, a former Bihar unit general secretary of the Lok Janshakti Party, who was expelled last week after he issued a number of statements in the media criticising Paswan for …

BJP Should Decide If Action Needed Against Chirag Paswan's LJP for ‘Cutting Votes’, Says Nitish Kumar
4 years, 1 month ago

BJP Should Decide If Action Needed Against Chirag Paswan's LJP for ‘Cutting Votes’, Says Nitish Kumar

News 18  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose Janata Dal won the Assembly elections with BJP as part of National Democratic Alliance, on Thursday said voters have given the alliance the mandate and it will form the government. The LJP has been blamed for the JDU’s low tally in the elections and has been accused of “cutting votes” against Kumar’s party and …

Bihar Assembly Elections | No kingmaker, but LJP dented JD(U)
4 years, 1 month ago

Bihar Assembly Elections | No kingmaker, but LJP dented JD(U)

The Hindu  

Lok Jan Shakti Party president Chirag Paswan wanted to play the kingmaker’s role, but ended up with total annihilation of his party. Mr. Paswan, who had claimed during poll campaign that he is ‘Hanuman’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has hurt the National Democratic Alliance. It is telling that in Hasanpur, Lalu Prasad’s son and Tejashwi Yadav’s brother Tej Pratap …

The LJP factor – How Chirag Paswan's party cut into JD(U)-BJP votes in Bihar
4 years, 1 month ago

The LJP factor – How Chirag Paswan's party cut into JD(U)-BJP votes in Bihar

India Today  

Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party breaking out of the NDA damaged JD’s prospects on many seats by splitting the SC-Paswan and the upper caste votes, the India Today-Axis My India exit poll predicted. LJP chief Chirag Paswan, son of late Union minister and party founder Ram Vilas Paswan, has been critical of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his JD …

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