The party was formed in 2000 when Paswan split from Janata Dal (United). The LJP decision takes one back to 2005 when LJP fought alone with the sole objective of ending the 15-year rule of the RJD. The Indian Express is now on Telegram. “Likewise, three LJP candidates elected to the Lok Sabha—Chirag Paswan, Ram Chandra Paswan and Pashupati Kumar Paras are from the family of Ram Vilas Paswan,” the official alleged. “We tried to keep Chirag Paswan in the NDA but he decided to go the other way. With LJP going solo, a source told The Indian Express that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal-United (JDU) and BJP are likely to evenly split the number of seats they contest. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/in-or-out-of-sync-political-circles-buzzing-with-bjp-ljp-question/story-uxxliAd9iOiVBDWolAB9yH.html, In or out of sync? By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. “I thought we should contest as NDA in all its sanctity and not side with one part of the NDA (the BJP) and oppose another {the JD (U)}. Chirag’s father Ram Vilas Paswan is a member of PM Narendra Modi’s cabinet. Tyagi said that this would stop speculation that the BJP is trying to limit the JD (U)’s performance, aiming to curb the number of seats it wins. Saying that a “difficult decision” had to be made for “Bihar’s future”, Chirag Paswan said that there were ideological differences with the JD(U). Also Read - After Ram Vilas Paswan's Demise, Piyush Goyal Gets Additional Charge of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. But this didn’t stop Chirag from attacking Kumar. Bharatiya Janata Party ally LJP won all the six seats it contested in the Lok Sabha elections in Bihar. We will win 3/4th of the seats in the state.’’, Also Read | Chirag Paswan makes important announcement as CM Nitish Kumar puts up united front with BJP. The alleged there was no internal democracy in the party. Singh isn’t the only person with strong BJP connections now hoping to figure in the LJP’s list of 143 candidates who will fight against Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United), or JD (U). The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) is a state political party in the state of Bihar, India. All Rights Reserved. Sharma has accused Paswan of promoting only his family members in the party and said the LJP has been turned into a family fiefdom of Paswan. Bihar Elections 2020: Will There Be A Split In NDA With LJP Walking Out Of Nitish Kumar’s Fold? However, the party’s parliamentary board decided not to field candidates against the BJP and even proposed an alliance with the saffron party for the upcoming polls. From 1977 onwards, he was continuously elected to … Patna: As the Bihar assembly elections 2020 draw near, political equations in the state are witnessing rapid changes. I am happy that the party has decided to fight the JD(U) based on your suggestions. Chirag Paswan makes important announcement as CM Nitish Kumar puts up united front with BJP, India test-fires 10 missiles in 35 days. Sep 08, 2020 06:22 PM IST India India. From 1977 onwards, he was continuously elected to the Lok Sabha barring for 1984 and 2009. You cannot print contents of this website. LJP is likely to announce its candidates for the Bihar polls today or tomorrow, party sources said. All Rights Reserved. When asked about whether his party and the BJP have an understanding, he said: “Isn’t it now in the open? I want to just say that Amit Shah continues to be my leader and my party and my personal belief are two different things. 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