Union Minister Chirag Paswan attends Baba Chauharmal Festival, recalls people's unwavering support

ANI April 12, 2025 149 views

Union Minister Chirag Paswan attended the significant Baba Chauharmal Festival in Mokama, connecting deeply with the Dalit community's cultural roots. He emotionally recounted the consistent support he received during challenging political periods when he was his party's sole MP. The festival represents more than a cultural event, symbolizing political resilience and community solidarity. Paswan's participation also hints at emerging political dynamics ahead of the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.

"This is not just a crowd, we've to understand their enthusiasm." - Chirag Paswan
Patna, April 12: Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan on Saturday took part in the Baba Chauharmal Festival in Mokama, a prominent annual event celebrated by the Dalit community in Bihar.

Key Points

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Union Minister recalls unwavering community support during challenging political period

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Baba Chauharmal Festival highlights Dalit cultural significance

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Paswan reflects on familial political legacy

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Event signals political mobilization before Bihar elections

Addressing the gathering, Paswan spoke emotionally about the connection people had with his father, the late Ram Vilas Paswan, and how people supported him when he was the only MP of his party.

"...This is not just a crowd, we've to understand their enthusiasm. The people are coming today with full enthusiasm, without caring for themselves, with the thought that the relationship they had with my father, they want to establish the same relationship with me too. This strength increases my energy, increases my courage... I got this love from them even in those three years when Chirag Paswan was nothing; he was the only MP of his party; even then, these people supported me ..." Chirag Paswan said.

Chirag Paswan recalled that he received immense support from the people even during his difficult period.

"I got this love from them even in those three years when Chirag Paswan was nothing; he was the only MP of his party; even then, these people supported me ..." he added.

The Baba Chauharmal Festival holds immense cultural and political significance, especially for the Paswan (Dusadh) community, which considers Chauharmal a folk hero who symbolizes resistance and social justice.

Paswan's participation comes at a time when political mobilisation is gaining momentum as the Bihar Legislative Assembly election for all 243 constituencies are likely to held in October or November this year. The last assembly elections were held in October-November 2020.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Emotional speech by Chirag Paswan! It's heartwarming to see leaders who genuinely connect with their people. His father would be proud 👏
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the emotional connection, I hope this translates into concrete policies for the Dalit community. Festivals are important, but so is year-round development.
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Amit S.
Baba Chauharmal Festival is such an important cultural event! Glad to see it getting national attention. More people should learn about our folk heroes and traditions.
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Sunita R.
The way Chirag speaks about his father's legacy is so touching ❤️ True leadership is about maintaining these generational bonds with the people.
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Vikram J.
Political season is clearly starting in Bihar! Interesting to see how these cultural events become platforms for political messaging. The assembly elections will be fascinating to watch this year.

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