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Chirag Paswan

Union Minister (Food Processing); MP Hajipur; LJP (Ram Vilas) President

Hajipur, BiharAge: 42Education: Studied acting at FTII Pune; BSc, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi
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Criminal Cases
₹5.2 Cr
Total Assets
3
Controversies
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Family Abroad

CONTROVERSIES

medium2021-06-07

LJP Split — Fought Own Uncle Pashupati Paras

Chirag used his father (late Ram Vilas Paswan)'s legacy to expel uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras from LJP president post. EC awarded 'LJP (Ram Vilas)' name to Chirag after long battle. His own NDA relationship improved when he won in 2024.

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medium2020-10-28

Acted Against NDA in Bihar 2020

In Bihar 2020 elections, Chirag contested seats against JDU (Nitish Kumar's party) even though both were NDA allies — helping split NDA votes deliberately. Many accused him of working against NDA from within. JDU was weakened.

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low2021-01-01

Claims of Dalit-Child of Hanuman

Fashioned himself as 'Desh ka Chirag' (Light of the country) and 'Bajrang Bali ka bachcha' (Son of Hanuman) — an unusual identity politics mix for a Dalit leader traditionally associated with Ambedkarite movements.

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ASSETS DECLARED

📦 Movable Assets₹3.2 Cr
🏠 Immovable Assets₹2.0 Cr
🚗 Vehicles₹30.0 L
💎 Gold & Jewellery₹10.0 L
💵 Cash in Hand₹5.0 L
Total Assets₹5.2 Cr
* Source: Self-declared affidavit filed with Election Commission of India

FAMILY & CHILDREN

🇮🇳 None (unmarried as of 2025)
📍 N/A
* Family information compiled from EC affidavits, official interviews & public records

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