Ram Vilas Paswan's son Chirag Paswan appointed as LJP President

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party president Ram Vilas Paswan said the decision was taken in the meeting of the national executive in Delhi.

Chirag Paswan was on Tuesday elected LJP president by the party’s national executive, the party’s outgoing chief and his father Ram Vilas Paswan said.

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party president Paswan said the decision was taken in the meeting of the national executive in Delhi.

The LJP, which primarily draws its support from a section of Dalits in Bihar, was founded by Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan, now 73, in 2000. The leader has steered it through changing political scenarios by joining hands with parties with contrasting ideologies and support groups.

The LJP has been a sought-after partner for all major parties.

Mr. Chirag Paswan is a second term Lok Sabha member and has been the key decision maker in the party for a while.

“Chirag Paswan unanimously elected as LJP president by party’s national executive,” Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan said.