Bihar Politics: Chirag Paswan Eyeing Alternate Alliamce Forward Of Meeting Polls? LJP Chief Says… | India Information
New Delhi: Union Minister Chirag Paswan addressed speculations round his rising proximity with leaders throughout political traces, from Tejashwi Yadav to Prashant Kishor, asserting firmly, “Buddies with everybody, alliance with none until PM Modi is my Prime Minister.”
In an interview with IANS, Chirag Paswan made it clear that whereas private relationships exist, his political allegiance stays solely with the present NDA alliance and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He additionally spoke about India’s world outreach towards terrorism, Operation Sindoor and Bihar politics.
Right here is the total interview:
IANS: After Operation Sindoor, the Indian authorities has despatched delegations overseas. How necessary do you contemplate this?
Chirag Paswan: It’s essential. Our nation was subjected to a cowardly and shameful terrorist assault, and after that, by means of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Military demonstrated braveness and valour. The world should learn about this. That is why the delegation of MPs has been despatched to numerous international nations to current India’s place. It’s essential that the correct image of India is introduced. Our troopers destroyed solely terrorist camps with out harming any civilians…These terror camps have been being nurtured by our neighbouring nation for a very long time. Delegations have gone prior to now as nicely. Their objective is to make the world conscious of India’s appropriate narrative.
IANS: The opposition, Congress and generally the RJD, is questioning Operation Sindoor. They’re speaking about fighter jets being shot down by Pakistan and elevating questions in regards to the ceasefire and why PoK wasn’t taken. How do you see this?
Chirag Paswan: Is that this actually the time to boost such points? At a time when the nation must unite towards terrorism, what’s the opposition doing, particularly events like Congress? You might be actually echoing Pakistan’s narrative. The identical questions they’re asking are being requested by our opposition. Do you actually assume that is the correct time for politics? Let the world see India as one unit for now. The parliamentary delegation that has gone isn’t representing any celebration, they’re representing the nation. You possibly can ask all of your questions later, this authorities and this Prime Minister are right here until 2029. However do you assume that is the time for India to look divided? The opposition’s position on this total episode has been very improper, and in the event that they proceed on this path, it’ll tarnish India’s world picture.
IANS: The Prime Minister mentioned, “We’ve was mud those that tried to wipe away sindoor.” What do you assume?
Chirag Paswan: Operation Sindoor, the identify itself symbolises justice. The way in which a lot of our sisters misplaced their husbands on this terror assault, the identify of this operation itself delivers emotional justice. The Prime Minister’s sturdy phrases, as soon as once more, replicate his unwavering resolve, the identical resolve he declared from the soil of Bihar, in Madhubani, the place he had clearly said that the response can be past creativeness. And I consider the Indian Military has delivered simply that.
IANS: Let’s take a query on Bihar. You lately met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Did you inform him you are coming to Bihar?
Chirag Paswan: My Chief Minister is aware of very nicely that I entered politics for Bihar and Biharis. He has all the time appreciated this. In fact, throughout our assembly, we mentioned a number of political issues, together with the upcoming Bihar elections. We emphasised that the celebration needs me to spend extra time in Bihar and play a extra energetic and powerful position. I consider the CM is pleased with this and needs the celebration to play an necessary position within the upcoming Meeting elections, which is able to profit your complete alliance. This isn’t about working in silos however working collectively as a united alliance.
IANS: A brief video of yours has gone viral. You met Tejashwi Yadav and CM Nitish Kumar on the identical day. You have been additionally seen praising Prashant Kishor. Why is Chirag Paswan supporting everybody?
Chirag Paswan: An alliance with everybody is feasible (jokingly). I’ve mentioned this very categorically and on file earlier than, so long as Modi ji is my Prime Minister, it isn’t doable for me to even consider any alternate alliance. Had that been the case, in 2020, once I went solo, I’d have joined one other alliance. Maybe my efficiency would have been a lot better, and we’d have been in a powerful place in Bihar. However I selected to battle alone, to not be a part of any different alliance. As for the video you’re referring to, Tejashwi is sort of a youthful brother to me, and I’ve all the time seen his household as my very own. Lalu ji is sort of a father to me, Rabri ji is sort of a mom, I’ve all the time acknowledged that. That assembly was a kind of lovely moments in our democracy the place either side got here collectively to face with the households of our martyrs. I do not assume there’s a have to learn extra into that assembly.
IANS: Chirag Paswan, Tejashwi Yadav, Prashant Kishor, Kanhaiya Kumar, all of you younger leaders are on the bottom. Wherever you go, in addition they appear to look. Will all 4 be seen within the electoral discipline?
Chirag Paswan: Completely. Whereas enjoying their respective roles, I consider this might be a wonderful second for Bihar and its individuals. The fantastic thing about democracy is in providing selections. I consider in the present day, Bihar has these selections. Folks can determine which ideology, management, or alliance fits them finest. And I consider our alliance is the perfect amongst them in the present day.
IANS: Will 2025 be the identical for you as 2020, or has one thing modified?
Chirag Paswan: Is determined by in what sense you’re asking. In 2020, I contested the elections alone. In 2025, you will notice me firmly with the alliance. We are going to battle collectively, win collectively, and Nitish Kumar ji will as soon as once more change into the Chief Minister. If it have been that straightforward, you’d have already got the numbers. You already floated the numbers I don’t even have. However I will not breach the alliance’s dignity by speaking numbers publicly earlier than discussing them throughout the alliance. These issues might be settled inside our five-party alliance first. After that, we are going to collectively maintain a press convention to announce the variety of seats and who will contest from the place.
