Chirag Paswan Takes Oath as Minister in PM Modi’s Cabinet

Chirag Paswan Takes Oath as Minister in PM Modi’s Cabinet

New Delhi, India – Chirag Paswan, the 38-year-old son of late Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Vilas Paswan, was sworn in as Minister of State for Food and Public Distribution in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet on Thursday.

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Paswan’s induction into the cabinet is seen as a strategic move by the BJP to consolidate its support base among the Dalit community, which forms a significant part of Paswan’s political base in Bihar.

Background:

Chirag Paswan is a member of the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) from the Jamui constituency in Bihar. He is the younger son of Ram Vilas Paswan, who served as a minister in several BJP-led governments.

After his father’s passing in 2020, Chirag Paswan became the leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), a party founded by Ram Vilas Paswan.

Significance:

Paswan’s appointment as Minister of State for Food and Public Distribution is significant for several reasons:

It strengthens the BJP’s ties with the Dalit community, a key voting bloc in Bihar.
It provides Paswan with an opportunity to showcase his abilities and contribute to the Modi government’s policies.
It signals the BJP’s commitment to inclusive governance and representing diverse voices in its cabinet.

Reaction:

Chirag Paswan expressed his gratitude for being chosen for the ministerial role, stating that he will work diligently to fulfill his responsibilities.

Political observers believe that Paswan’s appointment will have a positive impact on the BJP’s political prospects in Bihar, where the party faces competition from regional rivals such as the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Janata Dal (United).