Chirag Paswan's Party to Contest All 243 Seats in Bihar: Road to the Top Getting Tougher for Nitish Kumar?

 Union Minister and leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Chirag Paswan, sparked a political storm when he said that his party would run for all 243 seats in the Bihar Assembly elections in 2025.  He brought back his "Bihar First, Bihari First" campaign at a gathering in Ara and said that his campaign would be based on what the people want.

Increasing Stress Inside the NDA

Chirag's move goes against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U), even though he is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which is run by the BJP.  The news makes it harder for the NDA to talk about seat-sharing and increases the chance of internal splits before the polls.

Going after the opposition and setting yourself up to be a leader

Paswan didn't hold back when he attacked the Congress and the RJD, saying that they were to blame for Bihar's "decades of failure" to improve its social and economic conditions.  He praised the NDA's goals, but he made it clear that he was the real voice of Bihar's young people and Dalits.

What Nitish Kumar Said and His Worries

Nitish Kumar replied in a way that made him look uncomfortable, asking Paswan why he was running for office at the state level when he was already a Union Minister.  The Chief Minister's response shows that he is worried about the rise of a personality cult in his own union.

Speculations About CM's Goals

Chirag has said he doesn't want to be chief minister, but political experts think his plan could be aimed at long-term leadership.  Running for all the seats shows ambition, builds power, and gives you a chance to become the CM face if the mandate gets split.

LJP (Ram Vilas) Gets Ready for Outreach to Regular People

Under the direction of State President Raju Tiwari, Chirag's party has started making plans at the booth level.  The main issues being looked at are Dalit rights, unemployment in rural areas, and social security programs. The goal is to build a strong, independent support group.

Nitish Kumar must now face a tougher path to the top.

As Bihar gets ready for elections later in 2025, Chirag's move could change the NDA's power structure.  We don't know if this will make the union stronger or make things more divided, but it has made it harder for Nitish Kumar to get re-elected.