Chirag Paswan-led faction of LJP to launch ‘yatra’ from Hajipur on July 5

PATNA: The Chirag Paswan-led faction of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), which held its executive committee meeting in New Delhi on Sunday, has announced to launch ‘ashirvad yatra’ from Hajipur in Vaishali district on July 5 to mark the birth anniversary of the party’s founder and former Union minister late Ram Vilas Paswan.
Chirag’s uncle and his bête noire Pashupati Kumar Paras represents the Hajipur seat in the Lok Sabha. Talking to mediapersons after the executive committee meeting in New Delhi, Chirag said, “The yatra will cover all the districts in a span of two months and conclude with a mega rally in Patna. The same day, a meeting of the national council of the party will be held.”
Referring to the recent development, Chirag said he was prepared to face a Mahabharat-type battle against his kin. “I have the blessing of my mother and all the people who have extended their support in my toughest ever battle (read 2020 assembly polls),” he said.
Five proposals were adopted at the meeting, including conferment of Bharat Ratna award posthumously on Ram Vilas Paswan for his 50 years of contribution in nation building and spotless political career. The Chirag-led faction claimed that 66 members of the national executive committee attended the meeting. While 43 members were physically present, the remaining 23 members attended the meeting through videoconferencing.
Chirag-led faction's state president Raju Tiwari said besides the national principal general secretary, a national vice-president, four national general secretaries, nine national secretaries, 20 state presidents and 10 presidents of different units attended the meeting.
Chirag blamed the ruling JD(U) for the political turmoil in the LJP. He alleged that the JD(U) tried to cause a split in the LJP by promising a ministerial berth to a senior leader in the Union cabinet.
Asked about possible reunion of the Paswan family, the Jamui MP said, “I have no personal grudge against anybody. The doors are open for all.”