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Surajbhan Singh Meets Pashupati Paras, Sparks Bihar Political Reunion Buzz

Surajbhan Singh visited RLJP chief Pashupati Kumar Paras during Makar Sankranti festivities, sparking speculation of a political reunion. This comes after Singh had joined the RJD ahead of the recent Assembly polls, where his wife lost her election. The RLJP itself failed to win any seats, adding pressure for realignment. The meeting is viewed as a potential signal of new political equations forming in Bihar.

Key Points: Surajbhan Singh, Pashupati Paras Meet Fuels Bihar Alliance Talks

  • Key meeting on Makar Sankranti
  • Post-election strategy shift
  • RLJP's poor electoral performance
  • Historical LJP split context
  • Potential new political equations
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Bihar: Surajbhan Singh meets Pashupati Paras during Chura-Dahi feast, intensifies reunion talks

Surajbhan Singh visits Pashupati Paras on Makar Sankranti, intensifying talks of a political reunion in Bihar after recent electoral setbacks.

"the renewed public appearance... is being seen as a signal of fresh political equations - Report"

Patna, Jan 15

Old political allies appear to be reuniting once again in Bihar's dynamic political landscape as strongman leader Surajbhan Singh visited Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party Chief Pashupati Kumar Paras's residence on Thursday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, where he participated in the traditional curd and flattened rice feast.

The meeting has drawn significant attention as it comes amid visible shifts in Bihar politics following the recent Assembly elections.

Ahead of the Assembly polls, Surajbhan Singh had parted ways with Pashupati Paras's RLJP and joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

His wife, Veena Devi, contested the Mokama seat on an RJD ticket but was defeated by JD-U candidate Anant Singh.

Following this electoral setback, Surajbhan Singh's political strategy appears to have changed, with his renewed proximity to Pashupati Paras sparking speculation.

Pashupati Paras's RLJP contested the recent Bihar Assembly elections independently but failed to secure a single seat.

The party's poor performance, coupled with Surajbhan Singh's return to Paras's RLJP, has intensified discussions in political circles about possible realignments.

However, the association between Surajbhan Singh and Pashupati Paras dates back to several years.

When Ram Vilas Paswan founded the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), Surajbhan Singh was considered one of his most trusted leaders.

Internal differences began surfacing after the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, and the party suffered a major setback in the 2020 Assembly elections.

Following Ram Vilas Paswan's death, the LJP split into two factions.

Chirag Paswan retained control of LJP (Ram Vilas), while Pashupati Paras, Prince Paswan, Chandan Singh -- Surajbhan Singh's brother -- and several MPs formed a separate group.

Paras later became a Union Minister, but the NDA did not allocate any seat to his faction in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

In contrast, Chirag Paswan's political standing within the NDA has strengthened considerably.

Against this backdrop, the renewed public appearance of Surajbhan Singh and Pashupati Paras is being seen as a signal of fresh political equations that could shape Bihar politics in the coming days.

- IANS

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Priya S
Makar Sankranti is a festival of new beginnings. Maybe this meeting over traditional food is a sign of burying old differences for the betterment of their community's representation. Let's see if it translates to something concrete.
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Aman W
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Aman W
Surajbhan Singh ji is just looking for a lifeboat after his wife lost in Mokama. RLJP also got zero seats. When two sinking ships tie together, do they float or sink faster? 🤔 This seems more about survival than ideology.
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Sarah B
As an observer of Indian politics, this is fascinating. The personal and familial dimensions (Paswan family split, brother Chandan Singh) make it more complex than a simple alliance. The backdrop of Chirag Paswan's rise adds another layer.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, this constant shifting weakens our democracy. Leaders should have some commitment to the party and ideology they represent. Voters elect you based on a manifesto, not for you to jump ship after a loss. This culture needs to change.
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Nisha Z
The real story is how Chirag Paswan has managed his position well. Paras uncle was a Union Minister but now seems isolated. Maybe this reunion is an attempt to create a stronger bloc to negotiate with NDA or Mahagathbandhan. Bihar politics never sleeps!

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