Ahead of the critical Bihar Assembly elections, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has appointed MP Arun Bharti as the party’s Bihar election in-charge, with Bihar state president Raju Tiwary as co-in-charge. This strategic move strengthens LJP’s campaign leadership as alliances finalize seat-sharing deals for the November polls.
As Bihar prepares for its pivotal Assembly elections scheduled on November 6 and 11, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan has made key appointments to steer the party’s election campaign. Arun Bharti, the sitting Member of Parliament from Jamui, has been named the Bihar election in-charge, entrusting him with the crucial responsibility of managing the party’s ground operations and strategy across the state. Assisting him in this mandate is Raju Tiwary, the party’s Bihar state president, appointed as co-in-charge to bolster the leadership team in navigating the complex political landscape.
This announcement comes amidst intense preparations within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), to which the LJP (Ram Vilas) belongs, as final seat-sharing negotiations continue to unfold. The Election Commission has scheduled the voting to take place in two phases post the Chhath Puja festival, with the first phase on November 6, followed by the second on November 11. Counting of votes is slated for November 14.
Key highlights of this strategic leadership deployment include:
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Appointment of Arun Bharti as Election In-Charge underscores the party’s focus on experienced stewardship with deep local roots, enhancing LJP’s presence in Bihar’s political arena.
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Raju Tiwary’s role as Co-In-Charge aims to provide additional organizational support and reinforce party cohesion during the campaign.
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The LJP’s campaign slogan “Bihar First, Bihari First” reflects its commitment to holistic state development while asserting regional pride.
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The appointments signal Chirag Paswan’s resolve to maintain strong party leadership amid ongoing seat-sharing talks with the BJP and other NDA partners.
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These developments come as parties across the state position themselves ahead of elections that could reshape Bihar’s political dynamics.
Chirag Paswan’s decision to entrust election responsibilities to his young and dynamic party leaders highlights his strategy to build a robust campaign infrastructure capable of confronting competing political forces. The move is seen as pivotal in consolidating the LJP's strength and maximizing impact in the upcoming polls.
With Bihar’s political theatre heating up, the LJP (Ram Vilas) leadership looks poised to capitalize on its organizational strengths and voter connect, aiming to capture critical seats in this high-stakes election battle.
Sources: ANI, PTI, Free Press Journal, News Mill, NDTV