Union Minister Chirag Paswan has stepped up his political pitch in Bihar, launching a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav while pledging unwavering support for the NDA ahead of the state polls. Chirag Paswan, who heads the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), announced that he will contest all 243 seats in Bihar “as Chirag Paswan,” framing it as a mission rooted in the promise of “Bihar First, Bihari First.”
Attack on Tejashwi Yadav and land-for-job allegations
Addressing the media, Chirag Paswan took a direct dig at Tejashwi Yadav’s recent appeal to the people of Bihar for 20 months to prove his governance track record, stating, “Tejashwi is asking for 20 months, claiming he will deliver work equal to 20 years. But will he return the land he took from people in exchange for government jobs in the past?” The comment referred to the ongoing land-for-job scam case linked to Tejashwi Yadav and his family, which has remained a significant point of criticism from the NDA.
Referring to Tejashwi’s symbolic pen distribution campaign, Chirag Paswan mocked, “Is he handing out pens to write off more land in his name again?” He underscored that leaders who once ruined Bihar in the 1990s feel threatened when he speaks about contesting elections with a development-focused agenda.
Vision for Bihar and commitment to reservations
Chirag Paswan reiterated his commitment to serving the state, saying he returned with a strong resolve to lead Bihar towards development and to ensure that every youth in the state secures employment within their block, removing the need to migrate for education or jobs. “My dream is to ensure every Bihari youth gets employment in their own block, and no child has to leave the state for education,” he said, positioning himself as a leader prioritising youth and employment.
In a strong message against the opposition’s claims that the NDA would end reservations, Chirag Paswan firmly stated, “As long as I am alive, no one can touch reservations.” He accused dynastic politicians of posing the real threat to Bihar’s progress, saying, “They think only about promoting their own families,” a pointed jab at Tejashwi Yadav and his family-centric politics.
Chirag Paswan also spoke emotionally about the challenges he faced, mentioning the demolition of his house and attempts to break his family. “They demolished my house, tried to break my family, but I didn’t break. I will never break or bow down. I am the son of Ram Vilas Paswan – the son of a lion,” he said, invoking the legacy of his father to connect with the people of Bihar and to frame himself as a resilient leader who will not bow to pressure.
Chirag Paswan’s clear stance to contest all 243 seats in Bihar, while backing NDA candidates and asserting a developmental vision for the state, signals an aggressive start to the upcoming elections. His targeted attack on Tejashwi Yadav and commitment to youth employment and reservations positions him as a key player to watch as Bihar gears up for a crucial political battle.
