The decision to not contest as a partner of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was taken at a meeting of the party’s parliamentary board, which adopted a resolution that the LJP will not contest the polls under the leadership of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. 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As a young leader, he resisted tyranny and the assault on our democracy during the Emergency. His interventions during Cabinet Meetings were insightful. Delhi, Mumbai, He was an outstanding Parliamentarian and Minister, making lasting contributions in several policy areas. Lucknow, Patna, पापा....अब आप इस दुनिया में नहीं हैं लेकिन मुझे पता है आप जहां भी हैं हमेशा मेरे साथ हैं। Miss you Papa... pic.twitter.com/Qc9wF6Jl6Z, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a picture on his Twitter and wrote, "I am saddened beyond words. Copyrights © 2020 Business Standard Private Ltd. All rights reserved. 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LJP president Chirag Paswan, who chaired the party’s parliamentary board meeting, told reporters that the party will perform well in the elections and that the decision to go solo was a “happy one”. Chirag also said that his father might have to undergo another surgery in the coming weeks if the need arises.document.write("");googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.defineOutOfPageSlot('/6516239/outofpage_1x1_desktop','div-gpt-ad-1490771277198-0').addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.pubads().enableSyncRendering();googletag.enableServices();}); Through his official Twitter handle, Chirag said, "For the last many days dad is getting treated in a hospital. As a young leader, he resisted tyranny and the assault on our democracy during the Emergency. “The move will not impact the BJP or the NDA. Thanks to all for standing by me and my family in this hour of struggle,” Chirag’s tweet read.Earlier yesterday, the LJP meeting that was scheduled to decide on whether to accept the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) offer of seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, was postponed owing to the ill health of the Union Minister. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. Topics
BJP leader and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also tweeted to shower his condolences. Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) president Chirag Paswan on Saturday sought people's "blessings" for his party's "Bihar first Bihari first" vision document … Ranchi. He was one of the prominent politicians who was jailed during the Emergency. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. 40,000 discount on its smartphones during Flipkart BBD sale, OnePlus 8T 5G design officially revealed: See how it looks like, Laxmmi Bomb Trailer: 5 Reasons Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani's horror-comedy is a must watch | PHOTOS, Celebs Spotted: Ranbir, Neetu Kapoor clicked, Ayan Mukerji at dubbing studio, IPL 2020, Match 21: Rahul Tripathi stars in KKR's 10-run win over CSK, IPL 2020, Match 20: Bumrah, Yadav shine as MI beat RR by 57 runs, Soon-to-be bride Kajal Aggarwal weaves magic in these Instagram photos, Coronavirus broke out in various parts of world last year, we reported first: China, GET LOST: Taiwan in strong reply to China after Chinese embassy advise to Indian media, Trump-Biden final Presidential debate very likely on Oct 22, but Oct 15 event uncertain, Pakistan bans social media app TikTok for 'immoral and indecent content', The World Food Program wins the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to combat hunger, Bigg Boss 14 housemate Rahul Vaidya: Bollywood singers not paid for film recordings, Bigg Boss 14: Nikki Tamboli, Jasmin Bhasin, Pavitra lock horns for immunity, woo Sidharth Shukla, Bigg Boss 14: Here's when Naina Singh, Shardul Pandit and others will enter the house, Bigg Boss 14: Pavitra Punia hits Nikki Tamboli with a tray, angry Jasmin Bhasin threatens to 'kick'. Chirag’s aggressive posturing against Nitish Kumar, while maintaining a soft approach towards the Narendra Modi-led BJP, could be an indicator of his ambition and the political craft he inherited from his father, who has always gotten along well with parties with contrasting ideologies, depending on the situation.
This is not the first time that the LJP has decided to contest state polls independently of the NDA.
The notification for the Bihar polls is expected in another week. May his soul rest in peace . pic.twitter.com/naqx27xBoj, 'Let me enjoy the moment', says LJP chief Chirag Paswan after deciding to go solo in Bihar, Bihar: LJP hints at NDA exit? Kindly visit the Manage my subscription page to discover the benefits of this programme. Chirag is being seen in his party as a potential CM candidate in a state where Kumar is projected as a leader with no competition from within and outside the NDA. He was an outstanding Parliamentarian and Minister, making lasting contributions in several policy areas. Chirag identifies himself as a ‘yuva Bihari’ (young Bihari) on Twitter to bond with the young and to break the image of the party being a family enterprise. ", I am saddened beyond words. JD (U) questioned the “ideological differences”. Your support through more subscriptions can help us practise the journalism to which we are committed.