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Who is Chirag Paswan?

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Who is Chirag Paswan?

Politician and former actor Chirag Kumar Paswan is the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries since June 2024. He is the son of late Member of Parliament and Union Minister, Ram Vilas Paswan.
 
Chirag Paswan, 42, is the first president of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) since 2021, second president of the Lok Janshakti Party from 2019 to 2021 and a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency since 2024.

Education
Paswan is a third semester college dropout in Computer Engineering. After dropping out from college, he starred in a Hindi movie Miley Naa Miley Hum (2011).
 
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It's PM Modi's govt that can take country forward, says Chirag Paswan

He also hit out at the opposition over the allegations on Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 1:56 PM IST

PM Modi to visit Jamui on Friday, second trip to Bihar in less than a week

PM Modi will travel to a remote village in Jamui district, about 200 km from the state capital, to celebrate "Janjatiya Gaurav Divas", as the day has come to be observed since 2021

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 6:33 PM IST

NDA known for development, JMM-led alliance for corruption: Chirag Paswan

Paswan was addressing a rally in Jharkhand's Chatra district seeking votes for Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) candidate Janardan Paswan

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Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 7:08 PM IST

INDIA bloc heading for next big defeat: Chirag Paswan on Jharkhand polls

The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief also said he was "satisfied" with BJP's offer of one seat in the state and dismissed speculations that the deal had made him feel slighted

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Updated On : 22 Oct 2024 | 7:25 PM IST

Hopeful Assembly election results will be in our favour: Chirag Paswan

Meanwhile, the Congress office erupted in jubilation as supporters celebrated with dhol-nagada beats and energetic dance moves

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Updated On : 08 Oct 2024 | 10:21 AM IST

Govt to set up 100 food testing labs, 50 food irradiation centres: Paswan

The minister asked the industry not to compromise on the quality of products as this will affect not only brands but the country's image as well

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2024 | 2:43 PM IST

No power in world can seperate me from my Prime Minister: Chirag Paswan

During a recent event for his party's SC/ST cell in Patna, Paswan said that he would not hesitate to give up his ministerial position, just as his father did

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Updated On : 02 Oct 2024 | 3:01 PM IST

Can give up ministerial post for principles like my father did, says Chirag

Showering praise on Modi, Paswan said the current regime has been sensitive to his concerns about Dalits

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Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 2:33 PM IST

May forge alliance or go solo in Jharkhand polls: BJP ally Chirag Paswan

Speaking in Dhanbad, Paswan, the minister of food processing industries, said the party has already started preparations for the elections and will announce the names of its candidates soon

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Updated On : 29 Sep 2024 | 7:33 PM IST

LJP to contest J'khand polls, in alliance or alone: Chirag Paswan

LJP state unit is discussing all options including contesting the polls in alliance or alone

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Updated On : 29 Sep 2024 | 1:33 PM IST

Chirag favours caste census, says data will improve policy implementation

The Dalit leader from Bihar also asserted his party is committed to a certain section of society it represents

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 9:55 AM IST

Union minister Chirag Paswan slams J'khand CM Soren's 'vulture' remark

Paswan arrived in Jharkhand to address two public rallies in Latehar and Palamu districts on Monday in a bid to strengthen the party's base in the state ahead of the elections

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Updated On : 23 Sep 2024 | 10:35 AM IST

Food processing ministry to take up concern on GST with Council: Paswan

There were open interactions between the industry representatives and the government officials to understand challenges faced by the industry and the suggestions they have on those issues

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 8:12 PM IST

Chirag Paswan denies rift with BJP, says he's inseparable from PM Modi

Paswan said he was willing to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly polls as an NDA partner if the BJP so desires

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Updated On : 30 Aug 2024 | 2:10 PM IST

Chirag Paswan re-elected LJP (Ram Vilas) chief, pitches for caste census

Paswan, the Minister of Food Processing Industries, said the upcoming assembly elections in Haryana, Jammu Kashmir and Jharkhand were also discussed in the meeting

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Updated On : 25 Aug 2024 | 8:52 PM IST

Chirag Paswan hails Centre for seeking cancellation of lateral entry

"Even after so many years of Independence, Dalit grooms are prevented from riding a horse during weddings. I learnt about an IPS officer seeking security for his own marriage", said Paswan

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Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 3:44 PM IST

Quota must in govt appointments: Chirag Paswan over lateral entry debate

The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president's reaction came over the recent advertisement to fill posts through lateral entry on a contract basis

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Updated On : 19 Aug 2024 | 9:08 PM IST

Paswan backs caste census but says if made public, data will create divide

Be it language, culture or lifestyle, everything is different in different regions of the country, he said, wondering how can you bring everyone under one umbrella

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Updated On : 20 Jul 2024 | 3:04 PM IST

Parliament news updates: Both Houses adjourned for the day

Parliament news updates: Catch all the latest new updates related to the Parliament here

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2024 | 5:42 PM IST

Birla's decisions in last 5 years as Speaker strengthened democracy: Paswan

Paswan, the chief of BJP ally Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), also came out in the defence of Birla as several opposition leaders accused him of being partial towards treasury benches

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Updated On : 26 Jun 2024 | 2:14 PM IST