Meet the leader and president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), which is NDA's biggest asset in Bihar. A look at his journey, who once romanced BJP MP, Kangana Ranaut and is now PM Modi's 'Hanuman'.
Former Union Minister, Ram Vilas Paswan was one of the biggest politicians of his time. Nine-time Lok Sabha Member and two-time Rajya Sabha MP, he was renowned for holding positions under seven different governments. He also holds the Guinness World Record for winning an election with the highest number of votes, 5.05 lakh votes. The politician also held the record of being a minister in the cabinet of six different Prime Ministers. On November 28, 2000, Ram Vilas Paswan founded Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), which is now one of the biggest parties in Bihar.
Ram Vilas Paswas was renowned for his title of 'Weatherman of Indian Politics', courtesy of his predictions about election results, politicians, and the public's demands and major issues. Ram Vilas Paswan and his first wife, Rajkumari Devi gave birth to two children, Asha Paswan and Usha Paswan. After parting ways with Rajkumari Devi, Ram Vilas Paswan got married to Reena Devi, and they welcomed a son, Chirag Kumar Paswan. On October 8, 2020, Ram Vilas Paswan passed away and handed over the mantle of Lok Janshakti Party to his son, Chirag Paswan.
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At the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, Chirag Paswan won Bihar's Hajipur seat by over 1.70 lakh votes, as he received a total of 6.14 lakh votes. For the unversed, Hajipur is the same constituency, which used to be represented by Chirag's late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, on eight occasions. The son is indeed taking his father's legacy to a notch higher. After his mega-win in Bihar, Chirag and his party, Lok Janshakti Party have become Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's third biggest ally after Janata Dal (United) and Telugu Desam Party.
For the uninitiated, Ram Vilas Paswan's son and the current leader of Lok Janshakti Party, Chirag Paswan has worked in Bollywood as an actor. Yes! You read it right. It was in 2011 when Chirag Paswan made his acting debut in Tanveer Khan's film, Miley Naa Miley Hum.
Chirag Paswan was cast opposite the stunning actress, Kangana Ranaut in the film. Apart from Kangana, the film featured renowned stars like Kabir Bedi, Poonam Dhillon, Sagarika Ghatge, Neeru Bajwa, Dalip Tahil, and many more. However, the film tanked at the box office due to its not-so-convincing storyline, but Kangana and Chirag's chemistry caught everyone's attention.
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Once, in an old interview with Brut India, Chirag Paswan was asked about the reason why he left Bollywood after making his acting debut with the film, Miley Naa Miley Hum. The former actor corrected the interviewer and said, 'Bollywood left me'. However, he gave an honest answer, as he admitted that he tried his luck in acting because some of his friends put him on a pedestal for his looks and acting during their college days. He said:
"Maine nahi chhoda, Bollywood ne mujhe chhoda. I think I was not meant for that. Jab main gaya, bachpane ka ek shauk hota hai, school-college me log aapko chadha dete hain ki arey acha dikhta hai, acha bolta hai. You must try."
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After a 13-year gap, Chirag Paswan and Kangana Ranaut once again dominated the headlines for their chemistry. On June 7, 2024, Chirag was spotted congratulating Kangana, who had won from the Mandi constituency. However, their hug caught everyone's attention and ignited their dating rumours. After their pictures went viral, so many people shared their wish to see Kangana Ranaut and Chirag Paswan together.
Netizens stated that if Kangana and Chirag come into a relationship, it would be a perfect arc to their story that started 13 years ago with the film, Miley Naa Miley Hum. While Chirag had already left Bollywood, Kangana is also on the path to bid farewell to the film industry. Amidst their fans' wish to see them together, Kangana and Chirag are fully concentrated on their respective political careers.
Chirag Paswan shares a beautiful bond with Narendra Modi, and time and again, we have seen the former heap praises for India's PM. During his visit to Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Chirag called himself Narendra Modi's 'Hanuman' for his devotion to the PM.
Once, in an old conversation with NDTV, Chirag Paswan revealed why he is so devoted to Narendra Modi. The young politician stated that after his father, Ram Vilas Paswan's death, it was PM Modi, who reassured him and has been standing like a pillar for him and his family. He said:
"I don't need photos of PM Modi. He is in my heart. Much like Hanuman's devotion for Ram, if you cut open my heart you will find only Modi-ji. Everyone met me and my mother and condoled his death. The Chief Minister has not said one word since papa died. The PM spoke to me on the phone the day he died and came the next day. He kept his hands on my shoulder for a long time…I still remember his reassuring words."
After winning the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in Bihar from the Hajipur constituency, Chirag Paswan is on the verge of becoming Bihar's 'next dalit icon'. If he continues to work like this, he has the potential to become the face of Dalit empowerment in Bihar, just like his father, Ram Vilas Paswan. However, only time will tell whether Chirag will lighten his father's legacy in Indian politics or not.
What are your thoughts on Chirag Paswan's journey from Bollywood actor to leader of the Lok Janshakti Party in Bihar? Let us know.
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