Chirag Kumar Paswan

Chirag‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Kumar Paswan is an Indian politician and the present Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party–supported Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas). In 2024, he was elected to the Lok Sabha from Hajipur, Bihar.

He is the son of the late leader Ram Vilas Paswan. Chirag is best known for pushing issues related to youth and fighting for the rights of the underprivileged class. As a result, he has been instrumental in his party’s electoral strategy both in Bihar and at the ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌center.

By Rashmi | Friday, February 6, 2026, 11:04:36 AM [IST]

Chirag Kumar Paswan Biography

Chirag Paswan, son of the former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, is at the helm of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and serves as the representative for the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency.

Originally harbouring aspirations for a career in Bollywood, Chirag debuted in the 2011 film "Miley Naa Miley Hum," which unfortunately failed to make an impact at the box office, thus ending his hopes of pursuing acting further. Consequently, he shifted gears towards politics, aligning himself with his father's party, the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), and securing a position in the Lok Sabha.

The Grand Alliance marked a period of decline for the LJP, during which Paswan, for the first time since his entry into Delhi politics in 1989, did not hold a ministerial position. Following the detection of a heart ailment in 2013, Paswan passed the reins to his son, who realigned the party's strategy by joining the National Democratic Alliance, leading to victories in both the 2014 and 2019 elections.

Ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Paswan entrusted his son with significant responsibility and facilitated a transfer of power, a strategic maneuver that proved to be politically advantageous. This move bolstered LJP's standing, resulting in the party securing six out of the seven contested seats and emerging as the second-largest party behind the BJP. Subsequently, in 2019, Chirag ascended to the position of LJP's national president.

The 2020 Assembly elections presented a significant challenge for Chirag for two primary reasons. Firstly, it marked his debut without the presence of his father in the political arena. Secondly, with the LJP's formal exit from the NDA alliance in Bihar, Chirag no longer enjoyed the direct support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chirag's political stature faced a setback following the split within the LJP in 2022, initiated by his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras, who formed his party, the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party.

In the 2024 general elections, Paswan concentrated on galvanizing the Dalit vote in Bihar. Under the banner of LJP, he contested and won from the Hajipur seat with a vote count of 6,15,718 votes, he defeated Rashtriya Janta Dal candidate Shiv Chandra Ram. Subsequently, he was inducted into the Modi 3.0 cabinet. He was appointed Minister of State for the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

Chirag Kumar Paswan Personal Life

Full Name	Chirag Kumar Paswan
Date of Birth	31 Oct 1982 (Age 43)
Place of Birth	Khagaria, Bihar
Party Name	Lok Jan Shakti Party
Education	Graduate
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	Late Ram Vilas Paswan
Mother's Name	Reena Paswan
Spouse's Name	NA
Spouse's Profession	NA
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Scheduled Caste
Website	NA

Chirag Kumar Paswan Net Worth

Net Worth

₹2.69 CRORE

ASSETS

₹2.69 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Chirag Kumar Paswan

Chirag Paswan studied at the National Institute of Open Schooling, Delhi for schooling in 2003. He pursued a B.Tech (Computer Engineering) at the Institute Of Engineering and Technology, Janshi and in 2005, he dropped out in the 3rd semester.

Interesting Facts about Chirag Kumar Paswan

1. Chirag Paswan is the son of former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan.

2. Pashupati Kumar Paras is Chirag Paswan's uncle.

2. Many leaders of the BJP feel that Paswan had sought to project himself as “Modi’s Hanuman.”

3. He has a Z-category cover. Previously, he was guarded by a small team from the central paramilitary force, SSB.

Political Timeline of Chirag Kumar Paswan

2024: He was elected from the Hajipur seat by winning under the banner of Lok Janshakti Party in the 18th Lok Sabha Election. With a vote count of 6,15,718 votes, he defeated Rashtriya Janta Dal candidate Shiv Chandra Ram who polled 4,45,163 votes. He was appointed Minister of State for the Ministry of Food Processing Industries after this victory.
2019: He contested and won the 2019 Lok Sabha polls from the Jamui constituency where he defeated Bhudeo Choudhary of RLSP by a margin of over 2,00000 votes. Member, Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. Member, General Purposes Committee, Lok Sabha. Member, Standing Committee on Industry. Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2016: Member, Joint Committee on the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provision (Amendment) Bill, 2016.
2015: Member, Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment Forests. Member, Joint Committee on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015.
2014: Chirag Paswan was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from Jamui. He defeated Sudhansu Shekhar Bhaskar by 199407 votes. Member, Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare. Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Human Resource Development. Member, Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Schemes (MPLADS). He became a Member, of the Committee on Hindi Advisory, Departments of Economic Affairs and Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. He was appointed as Chairman, the Vigilance & Monitoring Cell, Jamui.

Chirag Kumar Paswan Early Life

2011: Before entering in Politics Chirag Paswan was an Indian film Actor. He acted in Miley Naa Miley Hum in the year 2011.

Chirag Kumar Paswan Achievements

1. Chirag Paswan owns an NGO named Chirag Paswan Foundation.

2. Chirag Paswan received awarded Stardust Award in 2012.

Election Results of Chirag Kumar Paswan

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2019	Parliament election	MP	Jamui	Won
2014	Parliament election	MP	Jamui	Won

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Whether Chirag Paswan MLA or MP?
Chirag Paswan is a member of Parliament. He represents the Jamui constituency in the Lok Sabha.
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Chirag Paswan belongs to the Scheduled Caste category.
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No, Chirag Paswan is unmarried.
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Chirag Paswan is a former actor who starred in a Hindi movie named 'Miley Naa Miley Hum.'
From which party does Chirag Paswan belong to?
Chirag Paswan belongs to the Lok Janshakti Party.
Who is the son of Late Ram Vilas Paswan?
Chirag Paswan is the son of Late Ram Vilas Paswan.
Who is Chirag Paswan?
Chirag Paswan is the Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha. Previously, he was displayed as an actor as well.

Chirag Kumar Paswan Latest News & Updates

Chirag Paswan receives death threat on social media ahead of Bihar assembly elections
Ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, Chirag Paswan received a death threat on social media from a user who threatened to bomb him. A complaint was lodged at the Patna cyber police station.
2021- My own people have betrayed me, says Chirag Paswan as he launches ‘Ashirvaad Yatra’ in Bihar
Chirag Paswan said that in launching his “Ashirvaad Yatra” from Hajipur (his father’s constituency) he felt betrayed by his own people, referring to internal party conflicts in the Lok Janshakti Party after his father’s death.
Chirag Paswan completes his turnaround: From the brink of political oblivion to Modi 3.0 Cabinet
After a period of political uncertainty and a split in his party, Chirag Paswan’s LJP(RV) secured all five seats it contested in Bihar in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and he was inducted into the Narendra Modi Cabinet (Ministry of Food Processing) on 10 June 2024.
Chirag Paswan’s Seat-Sharing Dispute
Ahead of the 2025 Bihar elections, Chirag Paswan asked for 40 NDA seats. In response, the BJP only offered 25, which has ignited serious discussions regarding a possible alliance with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, if the matter remains unsettled.

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