Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Sinha stated that Chirag Paswan remains a part of the NDA and will contest the upcoming Assembly elections alongside the alliance. The decision regarding Mukesh Sahni's party's return will be made by the top leadership.
Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha, clarified that Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan is a member of the NDA and will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in alliance with them. The decision regarding the inclusion of Mukesh Sahni's VIP party in the NDA has been left to the top leadership. This statement comes amidst ongoing political developments in Bihar.
Chirag Paswan with NDA
For the past few days, there has been speculation in Bihar's political circles regarding whether Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan would contest the upcoming Assembly elections independently, separate from the NDA. This speculation has now been addressed by Bihar's Deputy CM, Vijay Kumar Sinha, who confirmed that Chirag Paswan remains firmly within the NDA and will contest future elections as part of the alliance. Sinha made this statement during an interview with reporters on Saturday at the inauguration of a unit in Muzaffarpur's Bela Industrial Area.
Chirag's Role in the Modi Government Highlighted
The Deputy CM stated that Chirag Paswan is a key leader of the NDA, not only in Bihar but also nationally. He is a Union Minister in the Modi government, and his party plays a significant role within the NDA. According to Sinha, the NDA is a well-organized alliance, and all parties are working together to strategize for upcoming elections.
Uncertainty Remains Regarding Mukesh Sahni's VIP's Return
When asked about the potential re-inclusion of Mukesh Sahni's Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) into the NDA, Vijay Kumar Sinha responded that the decision would be made by the NDA's top leadership. This indicates that the BJP is proceeding cautiously on this matter, and no concrete decision has yet been made regarding VIP's return.
