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Chirag Paswan: Bollywood to Minister in Modi's Cabinet

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Chirag Paswan's Political Ascendancy

Chirag Paswan from Hajipur Lok Sabha became a Union minister in Modi's 3.0 cabinet, a big change from unknown to minister.

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Family Legacy and Political Significance of Hajipur

The Hajipur seat means a lot to Chirag Paswan because his dad, Ram Vilas Paswan, who started LJP, represented it before.
 

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Brief Bollywood Interact

In 2011, Chirag Paswan made an attempt at Bollywood with "Miley Naa Miley Hum". But its failure prompted him to switch to politics in 2012.

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Challenges and Division Within LJP

Facing internal challenges, Chirag Paswan, including disputes with his uncle Pashupati Paras, lost his party's symbol, prompting him to form Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas Paswan).

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Political Journey and Career Highlights

Chirag Paswan joined LJP in 2012. Won elections from Jamui in Bihar in 2014 and 2019. Held leadership roles and served on parliamentary committees.

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Controversy and Family Rift

After his father died in 2020, Paswan had disagreements with his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras, causing tension in LJP, but they later settled the issue.
 

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Electoral Success in 2024

Even with disagreements inside, Chirag Paswan's new party did great in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, winning all five seats they competed for.
 

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