Sunday is the birth anniversary of late leader of Indian politics Ram Vilas Paswan, father of LJP President and Union Minister Chirag Paswan. In this connection, ABP News has talked to Chirag Paswan on various issues. He expressed his opinion on many issues ranging from his father to Bankipur elections and party expansion plans. During this, Chirag was seen lost in the memories of his father.

Chirag became emotional remembering his father, called him his leader

Chirag Paswan said that today is a very important day for me personally, because all the memories of my father, from childhood till today, keep coming to my mind at different times. But the party should expand as per his ideas, there should be development, politics should rise above caste and communalism, this was the thinking of my leader Ram Vilas Paswan.

He said, ‘However, after his departure, our party remained entangled in its own ups and downs for a long time. Because of this, the kind of expansion that should have happened could not happen. But whenever we got an opportunity, we worked to take the party forward. Today we have MLAs in Jharkhand and Nagaland, we have public representatives in many states. Uttar Pradesh is not only the neighboring state of Bihar, but has also been very close to the heart of my leader Ram Vilas Paswan. The concerns here were also close to his heart. In such a situation, the party is now working on expanding its organization in Uttar Pradesh.

What did Chirag say on Bankipur by-election and Prashant Kishore?

Chirag Paswan also expressed his views on this contest which became interesting after the announcement of Prashant Kishor to contest elections in Bihar. Chirag said that every political party will try to contest the elections. Prashant Kishore ji had also tried to give recognition to his party in the last assembly elections, but he did not get success at that time. Now if they contest elections through by-elections, it is their personal decision. I will not comment much on this. But I definitely believe that this is an NDA seat. Bharatiya Janata Party has been continuously winning here. Today, the MLA of this seat has become a Rajya Sabha MP and is the national president of the country’s largest party. He comes from my home state Bihar and is also in Lucknow today. Therefore, I believe that once again NDA will win this seat.

What did Chirag say on the entry of other political parties of Bihar in Uttar Pradesh?

Chirag said, ‘I believe that this is the beauty of democracy. The more choices people have, the stronger democracy will be. After all the decision has to be taken by the public only. If we talk about Uttar Pradesh, the people here will decide which party they have faith in. In such a situation, every party should come and express its views, this is the beauty of democracy. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) will work to give impetus to the future of the youth by handling the legacy of its leader with new thinking and new energy and will move forward with this thinking.

What did Chirag say on contesting elections on 403 seats and preparations of the organization?

Chirag said, ‘Whenever I am asked this question, I feel that an attempt is being made to include me in the ambit of the alliance. I always say that whether it is 403 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh or 243 seats in Bihar, any political party should prepare for every seat. It would be very narrow-minded for me to prepare only for those seats where my party has a chance of contesting the elections. If the alliance partners contest elections, they will also get my support. Therefore, our preparations will be on 403 seats, so that wherever the alliance partners contest elections, they can get the benefit of the strength of our organization.

What did Chirag say on contesting 2027 elections and alliance?

Chirag said, ‘Until I completely strengthen and prepare my organization, it is meaningless to talk about anything further. In Bihar we fought elections with an alliance, in Jharkhand also we fought elections with an alliance, but in Nagaland, where we have two MLAs today, we fought elections without an alliance. The state unit will decide whether the alliance will remain or not. First we will review the organization, organize programs in different districts, see the inclination of the people. After that, the proposal given by the state unit will be placed before the Central Parliamentary Board and the final decision regarding the alliance will be taken there.

What did Chirag say about Maharaja Suheldev Pasi?

Paswan said, ‘There should be no politics regarding any great man. If you have faith and trust in him, then it is more important to follow his thoughts than his name. I try to move forward with the same thinking. While respecting great men, I try to keep the society away from the politics of discrimination. I will never involve myself in such controversies. Everyone has his own faith and belief. In the society I come from, Maharaja Suheldev Pasi is considered the greatest great man. That’s why I believe there should never be any difference of opinion regarding them.

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What did Chirag say on Bharat Tiwari encounter and encounter policy?

Chirag Paswan said, ‘It is important to understand the thinking behind the encounter. Such criminals who have spread atrocities in the society should not be spared at any cost. But if under the guise of an encounter, any wrong is done to an innocent person or he is murdered, then I will not accept it at all. Whoever is guilty should be given the harshest punishment. There should be fear of law among anti-social elements, but under its guise it is also the responsibility of the governments to ensure that no innocent person is punished.

What did Chirag say on the matter of theft of offerings in Ram temple?

Chirag said, ‘These things worry every Ram devotee. I am a believer myself and playing with anyone’s faith of any kind cannot be accepted. I believe that whether it is the Central Government or the State Government, both are working to ensure that whoever is guilty gets the harshest punishment. Those who have played with the faith of the devotees will not be spared at any cost.

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The discussion about who will be the next CM of Bihar after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is going on in full swing. On one hand, many names are being discussed and on the other hand, the rhetoric in the political circles is also intense. Last Monday (March 23, 2026), Union Minister Chirag Paswan had made it clear that it has been decided who will be the next CM and it will be announced very soon. It was also said that he is not in the race for CM. Now Congress has retaliated on Chirag Paswan’s statement.

Issuing a statement on Tuesday (March 24, 2026), Bihar Congress spokesperson Dr. Snehasish Vardhan said that ever since the Bharatiya Janata Party has snatched the keys of power from the hands of Nitish Kumar, doubts are being continuously created about Nitish Kumar regarding that post. The Congress leader claimed that who will be the successor of Nitish Kumar will not be decided in the NDA meeting but by the order issued from Delhi.

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‘There is no one to listen to Chirag Paswan’

Snehashish Vardhan said that no matter how many NDA meetings are held, only the envelope sent from Delhi will work. A puppet CM is going to sit in Bihar and he will be from BJP, hence no matter how much voice Chirag Paswan raises, no one is going to listen.

‘It was essential for Nitish Kumar to be elected president’

On the other hand, it was also announced on Tuesday that Nitish Kumar will be the national president of JDU. He was elected unopposed. In such a situation, the Congress spokesperson also reacted regarding the post of National President of JDU. He said that it was necessary for Nitish Kumar to be elected president to keep the Janata Dal United, trapped in the clutches of BJP, united. Now that he is the President, at least the leaders under him will not be able to make a deal with BJP.

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Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has met his uncle Pashupati Paras. Not only did he meet, but on seeing his uncle, he also touched his feet and took blessings. Its video is now being shared on social media.

There was a rift between the party and the family long ago and now after a long time such a picture of uncle and nephew has been seen. Chirag Paswan met his uncle Pashupati Paras and brother-in-law Sadhu Paswan in a family function. Now discussion has started in the political circles whether the Paswan family will be united again? Will uncle and nephew reunite? It is believed that the ice on relationships can melt with this meeting. There has been great enthusiasm among the workers due to such a meeting between the two leaders.

Chirag Paswan’s supporters kept raising slogans

During this, Chirag Paswan’s supporters kept raising slogans in his support. However, it is not clear from the video what happened between uncle and nephew. It is definitely visible that Chirag is first touching the feet of Pashupati Paras and then with folded hands he is saying something in front of him. Uncle Pashupati Paras is also expressing his views by placing his hand on Chirag’s shoulder. After meeting for a few seconds, Chirag Paswan leaves.

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Chirag paid tribute to uncle Arjun Paswan

This video of the meeting between uncle and nephew is from Shahrbanni of Khagaria. Union Minister and National President of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Chirag Paswan had reached his native district Khagaria last Monday (March 23, 2026). He paid tribute to his late uncle Arjun Paswan at his ancestral residence in Shahrabanni of Alauli block.

On the other hand, during the tribute meeting, Chirag Paswan also met his elder mother Rajkumari Devi. He sat near him for some time. To know about their well-being. consoled.

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Union Minister Chirag Paswan reached Patna from Delhi on Monday (March 16, 2026). During this, he claimed that all the NDA candidates will win on the five Rajya Sabha seats of Bihar. He said that the way the opposition gradually divided during the voting, voting against each other, all this shows that NDA’s victory is certain. He was talking to journalists at Patna airport.

Chirag was monitoring his MLAs

On one question, three Congress MLAs and one RJD MLA did not vote. On this he said that the absence of one RJD MLA and the disappearance of more than half of the Congress MLAs clearly shows that the opposition is divided. In such a situation, it is impossible to make a claim. He said that since yesterday (March 15, 2026), we were monitoring all our MLAs.

Reached Patna to attend Iftar party

Today (Monday) there is an Iftar party organized by LJP Ram Vilas in the party office. MP Chirag Paswan has reached Patna to participate in this. He said that our leader Late. Ram Vilas Paswan has been taking everyone along from the beginning, that is why an Iftar party has been organized today.

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Chirag Paswan attacked Mamata Banerjee

Regarding the elections to be held in many states, Chirag Paswan said, “I went to Assam the day before yesterday… NDA government is coming back there. NDA is going to form the government in Bengal very well… The way Mamata didi has opposed every decision of the Centre, there is anger among the public on all these issues.

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There has been an uproar in the politics of Bihar since Nitish Kumar’s announcement of Rajya Sabha. In such a situation, politics regarding the post of Chief Minister has intensified. On Sunday, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar joined JDU.

Meanwhile, now a big twist has come to the fore regarding the Chief Minister of Bihar. There has been a demand to make Lok Janshakti Party President Chirag Paswan the CM of the state. In such a situation, party workers have put up posters on the streets of Patna to make Chirag the Chief Minister.

Demand raised to make Chirag CM

The demand to make Chirag Paswan the CM has intensified. Now posters with big slogans are being put up by the workers. In which it is written that ‘There should be no riots, no riots, the CM of Bihar should be only Chirag’. It is being said on behalf of the workers that now the time has come for Bihar to demand Chirag. Imam Ghazali, district president of the party from Shekhpura, has put up this poster. ‘Bihar First, Bihari First’ is written in it.

Demand has arisen even before this

This demand was raised even before the posters of making Chirag the CM were put up. Party MP Arun Bharti had said that he sees the future in Chirag Paswan. However, when he became the CM, he said that the big leaders of the alliance decide. He had further said that I think that I want to see Chirag Paswan as a big leader of Bihar.

He had further said that he wants to see Chirag as the head of Bihar. Let us tell you that after the nomination of CM Nitish for Rajya Sabha in Bihar, there is suspense regarding the Chief Minister of Bihar. In such a situation, speculations are being made that BJP can make it its Chief Minister.

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has filed nomination for Rajya Sabha. Along with this, another question has started arising that who will be the next Chief Minister of Bihar? Meanwhile, a big statement has come from LJP Ram Vilas. Party MP Arun Bharti has said while talking to the media that he sees the future in Chirag Paswan.

On the question whether Chirag can be the Chief Minister. On this, Arun Bharti said, “I would like to say that these things will be decided together by the big leaders of the alliance within the alliance. Only after that the decision will be taken. My personal view is that I want to see my leader Chirag Paswan as a big leader of Bihar. I want to see him as the head of Bihar.” Although Arun Bharti called it his personal opinion but the question is whether BJP will ever agree? This will be something to see.

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When Nitish Kumar went to Rajya Sabha, he said that it was his wish and all the constituent parties of NDA accepted this and cooperated for this journey ahead. Nitish Kumar, who brought Bihar out of Jungle Raj, going to Rajya Sabha is the end of one era and the beginning of another era. LJP Ram Vilas congratulates him.

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Gave reply to Tejashwi Yadav also

On Tejashwi Yadav’s statement that BJP had already hijacked Nitish Kumar. He had been saying this and now it was visible. On this, Arun Bharti said that what statements Tejashwi Yadav gives, what he says in frustration, he should assess himself. Today no one in the Grand Alliance is ready to listen to him. If Tejashwi Yadav speaks with facts and logic, it makes sense. The people of Bihar have been rejecting his allegations.

Learn to suppress desires: Congress

Bihar Congress spokesperson Dr. Snehasish Vardhan has targeted Arun Bharti. He told Arun Bharti, “When your brother-in-law was roaming around in Bihar as BJP’s Hanuman, he should have thought… He took votes in the name of Nitish Kumar but he is being sent to Delhi, leaving him midway. Just think, Bihar is not being run as per your choice. People like you have snatched the politics from the hands of Bihar and handed it over to two businessmen of Gujarat. At least learn to suppress your desires.”

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On Tuesday (March 03, 2026), BJP announced the names of its candidates for two out of five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar. BJP national president Nitin Naveen and party leader Shivesh Ram will be the candidates. Whereas Upendra Kushwaha has been given a chance on one seat from NDA. Nitish Kumar’s party (JDU) will field candidates on two seats from its quota. The question is that when Upendra Kushwaha has four MLAs, he was given a chance, then why was Chirag’s party with 19 MLAs left behind?

Till a few days ago, it was being discussed that Chirag Paswan’s mother Reena Paswan can go to Rajya Sabha. However, when this news started circulating in the media, Chirag Paswan rejected it.

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Union Minister Chirag Paswan had said in a conversation with the media, “Let me make it clear that my mother is not coming into politics. Do not make this a part of the debate at all. She (Reena Paswan) keeps herself away from active politics. She wants to keep herself away. I definitely believe that our NDA alliance will win five out of five seats. There is no doubt about it.”

Will support NDA candidate: LJP Ram Vilas

Now after the announcement of names of candidates for Rajya Sabha seats from BJP and RLM, the reaction of Chirag Paswan’s party has come. There is no resentment within Chirag Paswan’s party about not getting a seat. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) national spokesperson Rajesh Bhatt says that his party will support NDA candidates on all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar. Rajesh Bhatt said that all our MLAs will work to vote for the NDA candidate.

Let us tell you that one seat was considered fixed for Upendra Kushwaha. Earlier this statement had come from the party that even before the assembly elections (2025), it had been promised by BJP that one seat in Rajya Sabha would be given. Also one MLC seat will be given. Kushwaha’s son Deepak Prakash is a minister in the Bihar government. Will become MLC. Upendra Kushwaha is being sent to Rajya Sabha also because he was given much less seats in the assembly elections than Chirag.

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On Monday (March 02, 2026), Union Minister Chirag Paswan held a meeting with his party leaders in Patna regarding the elections to be held on five Rajya Sabha seats of Bihar. On this occasion, Chirag Paswan while talking to the media said that this meeting has been held only regarding the Rajya Sabha elections. Our 19 MLAs will also have an important role. Elections are also near. The process is slowly starting, hence everyone has been called and further strategy has been prepared.

Chirag Paswan said that all five MPs will be from NDA. Which party they belong to is a matter later. He also said, “People are saying that there is no problem in the four… I say that there is no doubt in the fifth too. The way I have experienced and the way Rajya Sabha elections have been held in Bihar… it is certain that we have the majority to make all five MPs win.”

‘Make efforts but defeat is certain like the assembly’

On this question that Tejashwi Yadav is also thinking of going to Rajya Sabha. Responding to this, Chirag Paswan said that this is a good thing, try, but like the Assembly, his defeat in this too is certain. Now it has to be seen what reaction comes from RJD on this statement of Chirag. Let us tell you that in the 2025 assembly elections, RJD was limited to only 25 seats.

Chirag Paswan was asked that Jamadars and Dafadars are being beaten on the streets. You also tweeted. On this he said, “Not only the tweet, I have also had a conversation. I am constantly talking to Samrat Choudhary. This issue is also known to the Chief Minister. We will ensure that no one snatches away the rights of the Chowkidar-Dafadar. I have put forward the manner in which lathicharges were used that day in strong words before the government. In a democracy, everyone has the right to protest, express their views. Just as we respect our soldiers who are working at the border. If we go to the root of the reason behind keeping us safe, it is these watchmen who work to keep the village safe.”

He said that all the people in the administration will also be questioned and answered. Not fulfilling the demands is part of the process, we will get it done but this kind of behavior is not appropriate.

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Union Minister Chirag Paswan has stressed the need to review the decade-old prohibition law implemented in Bihar. He said that to make its implementation effective, the shortcomings should be identified and removed. Speaking to the media in Patna on Sunday, Chirag Paswan said that it should be assessed whether the purpose for which the law was implemented is being fulfilled or not.

He said, “It is necessary to review whether the objectives with which the law was made are being fulfilled or not. If not, then the shortcomings should be identified and removed.” Paswan clarified that the matter of review should not be seen as an advocacy of lifting the liquor ban.

Need to review any scheme- Chirag Paswan

He said, “When we talk about review, it is often misunderstood that we are talking about ending prohibition. I believe that constant review of any scheme is necessary to improve it with time.” Paswan, national president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), said that he fully supports the efforts to control alcohol consumption as drug addiction is fatal for both the family and the society.

Ban on alcohol consumption is socially appropriate – Chirag

He reminded that when the Janata Dal United (JDU) government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had implemented prohibition, his party had supported the move even while being in the opposition. “The idea of ​​banning the consumption and manufacture of liquor is justified from the social point of view,” he said. However, Paswan referred to the periodic deaths due to consumption of spurious liquor and allegations of alleged ‘home delivery’ of liquor in the state.

Somewhere poisonous liquor is still being manufactured – Chirag

He said, “There are often reports of deaths due to poisonous liquor. If such incidents are still happening, it means that poisonous liquor is being manufactured somewhere.” Paswan said that in view of these circumstances, a comprehensive review of the implementation mechanism of the law is necessary so that its objectives can be ensured by removing the shortcomings.

It is noteworthy that during the budget session of Bihar Assembly, LJP (Ram Vilas) MLA Madhav Anand had also demanded a review of the prohibition policy. However, JD(U) leaders have ruled out the possibility of reconsidering the law, while BJP has so far received mixed reactions on the issue.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan got angry over the incident of lathi charge on the watchmen who were protesting for their demands in Patna. Condemning this incident, he described it as very serious and worrying. President of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) said that it is not right to suppress the voice of loyal workers. Chirag Paswan also said that our party’s delegation will soon meet Deputy CM and Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary regarding this matter. I will personally meet the CM and request him to solve their problems.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan wrote on the social media platform, “The incident of lathi charge on the watchman-daffadar colleagues who were protesting for their legitimate demands in Patna is extremely sad and condemnable.” Suppressing the voices of these loyal personnel, who are the backbone of the security system of the villages, through the use of force is not in accordance with any sensitive system.

The incident of lathicharge on Chowkidar-Daffadar colleagues who were protesting for their legitimate demands in Patna is extremely sad and condemnable. Suppressing the voices of these loyal personnel, who are the backbone of the security system of the villages, through the use of force is not in accordance with any sensitive system.

This incident is very serious…

— Young Bihari Chirag Paswan (@iChiragPaswan) February 24, 2026

Chirag’s party delegation will meet Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary

He wrote, “This incident is extremely serious and worrying. Regarding the problems of Chowkidar-Dafadar colleagues and the treatment meted out to them, our party has decided that a delegation led by MP Arun Bhati will meet the Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister of Bihar soon. This delegation will submit a detailed memorandum, which will include demands for resolution of their legitimate demands, permanent resolution of service-related problems and action against guilty administrative officers.

Those who protect villages should be respected – Chirag Paswan

Chirag Paswan also said, “I myself will meet Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on this issue and urge him to take necessary steps to protect the livelihood, social security and honor of the watchman-daffadar colleagues and will demand appropriate action against the culprits.” Compromising the livelihood and dignity of families who have been serving for years in the name of reforms is not acceptable. It is the collective responsibility of the society and the government to protect the honor and future of those who protect the villages.

Chowkidars demonstrated in Patna on 23 February

Let us tell you that on Monday (February 23), the watchmen of Bihar Police had demonstrated at JP Golambar in Patna demanding increase in honorarium and service related reforms. During this time, when the protesters tried to break the barricade and move towards Dakbungalow intersection, the police resorted to lathi charge, in which many people were injured.