Lok Janshakti Party chief, parliamentarian, and Union Minister Chirag Paswan arrived in Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh. A large gathering of party workers received him warmly upon his arrival at Raipur airport. Paswan visited the state capital primarily to participate in a dedicated youth interaction event titled Yuva Samvad.
Organisational Growth and Electoral Presence
Following his arrival in Raipur, Chirag Paswan stated that a fresh state unit of the Lok Janshakti Party will soon be established in Chhattisgarh. He indicated that organisational appointments within the party structure would be finalized in the near future. The Union Minister made it clear that the political outfit plans to maintain an active footprint in upcoming electoral contests, actively expanding its base across Chhattisgarh from an electoral perspective.
Stand on BJP Alliance and Expansion to Other States
Addressing questions on whether his outfit would offer support to the BJP in Chhattisgarh, Chirag Paswan stated that the state leadership will take that decision after evaluating the timing and ground conditions. He pointed out that across several states, the party currently operates independently. Paswan also revealed that the political outfit is preparing to contest elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab as well.
Youth Outreach and Perspective on the Election Commission
Speaking about the youth dialogue initiative, the Union Minister noted that his party remains committed to building direct connections with young citizens. He observed that youth will shoulder the most critical role in transforming India into a developed nation, making ongoing conversations through diverse platforms vital. Responding to concerns regarding trust in the Election Commission, Paswan emphasized that if any voter harbours doubts about the body, the commission must take steps to win over their confidence. Regarding names deleted under SIR, he remarked that those whose entries were removed were not ordinary citizens, arguing that a massive public movement would have erupted had common voters been purged from rolls.
Countering Opposition Demands for Fresh Polls
Chirag Paswan delivered a sharp rejoinder to the Congress over its demand to cancel elections and conduct fresh voting. He questioned whether the Congress party would be willing to cancel polls in Himachal Pradesh, asking whether Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and sitting Congress legislators would contest their seats all over again. He added that raising objections is the routine role of the opposition, though their agitation tends to dissipate within days. He concluded by noting that once the SIR issue came to the forefront, the Congress completely abandoned its earlier narrative surrounding EVMs.
