Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan has addressed the political buzz surrounding his image on posters projecting him as the “next Chief Minister of Bihar.” In an interview, Paswan said that such posters reflect the emotions of his party workers and not an official declaration from him.
Speaking candidly, the Hajipur MP said, “Many times, the sentiments of workers are so strong that you cannot stop them even if you want to.” Referring to the posters that emerged following his “Bihar is calling me” statement, Paswan clarified that the messaging was driven by party workers’ aspirations rather than his own political projection.
“I also feel bad about it sometimes, especially when such posters are put up after I visit a family dealing with tragedy,” he said. However, he acknowledged that this kind of emotional support is rooted in loyalty and ambition. “Every worker should see their leader in the highest position. What is the use of that leader otherwise?”
In the same interview, Chirag Paswan expressed pride in being compared to Tejashwi Yadav, leader of the Opposition in Bihar, despite his party having no current representation in the state assembly. “It is a big thing for someone without a single MLA to be compared with a leader whose family has given Bihar two chief ministers,” he said, referring to Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi.
Chirag reiterated that his deep connection to Bihar is what brought him into politics. After working in Delhi and Mumbai, he said he witnessed the struggles and discrimination faced by Biharis outside the state. “That’s when I decided to return and build the Bihar that my father, Ram Vilas Paswan, envisioned.” He also highlighted his party’s development blueprint ‘Bihar First, Bihari First’ a document he says offers solutions to the state’s core challenges. He confirmed he would contest the upcoming assembly elections if his party deems it appropriate.
Despite lacking legislative presence, Chirag continues to be a prominent figure in Bihar's political discourse. His statements, vision document, and emotional appeal to the people are seen as efforts to revive his father’s political legacy and stake a claim in the evolving landscape of Bihar’s leadership. As the state prepares for its assembly elections later this year, Chirag Paswan’s assertive stance, emotional outreach, and symbolic gestures like the CM posters suggest he is gearing up for a significant political role—whether or not he officially announces it.
