Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday expressed confidence that the NDA would return to power in Assam and form governments in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu in the Assembly elections due in 2026.
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Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday expressed confidence that the NDA would return to power in Assam and form governments in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu in the Assembly elections due in 2026.
Addressing the media in Patna, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief said his confidence stemmed from the fact that people across the country had realised what a “double-engine” government truly means and the benefits it brings.
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He said, “In the coming days, elections will be held in states like Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. I believe that in Assam we will return to power, and that ‘double-engine’ governments of the NDA will be formed in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu as well. The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has fully geared up to play its role in these states.”
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Paswan said the party was preparing to expand its organisation to meet upcoming challenges. “In the coming days, several changes will be made in the national committee, and I believe these will be shared with all of you by the end of this month. Accordingly, many important organisational changes will also be made in Bihar,” he said.
The LJP (Ram Vilas) chief also attacked the Congress, alleging that the party had developed a tradition of winning people over by misleading and frightening them.
Reacting to the Congress’ stand on the renaming of MNREGA, Paswan said history shows that schemes are changed from time to time and that modifications and amendments are made, but spreading confusion over such issues is completely inappropriate.
“No matter how much confusion the opposition spreads, I believe that just as they helped us win in Bihar by creating confusion, in the same way, by opposing Lord Ram, they will help us win in West Bengal as well. Congress leaders and their allies are known for scoring self-goals, and undoubtedly, we will benefit from this,” he said.
Earlier in the day, Chirag Paswan met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and invited him to the traditional ‘Dahi-Chura’ feast at the party office in Patna. All NDA allies have been invited as well.
He said, “I believe the next five years will be a golden period for Bihar. During this time, the state will benefit from the ‘double-engine’ government, and after five years, when we go back to the elections, we will do so with full accountability, having fulfilled every promise made in this election.”
Chirag Paswan also announced that he would begin a state-wide tour on 16 January to thank people for placing their confidence in the party and voting in its favour in the recent Assembly elections.
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