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Pawan Singh's Political Shift: Why He Wants MP Seat Over Assembly Battle

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has revealed that popular Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh isn't interested in contesting the Bihar assembly elections. Instead, Singh wants to focus on parliamentary elections for an MP seat. Tiwari mentioned that Singh was previously offered a ticket from Asansol and would get the right opportunity in future. This comes after Singh's expulsion from BJP earlier this year for contesting independently against the party's official candidate.

Key Points: Pawan Singh Wants MP Seat Not Bihar Assembly Polls Says Tiwari

  • Pawan Singh aims for parliamentary seat instead of Bihar assembly elections
  • Manoj Tiwari confirms BJP offered Asansol ticket to the Bhojpuri star
  • Tiwari credits NDA for development work including PM Awas scheme
  • Bihar elections scheduled for November 6 and 11 with NDA leading current assembly
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Pawan Singh doesn't even want to contest assembly elections, wants to contest as an MP: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari reveals Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh prefers parliamentary elections over Bihar assembly polls, discusses NDA's development agenda and election prospects.

"Pawan Singh doesn't even want to contest the assembly elections; he wants to contest as an MP - Manoj Tiwari"

Bhojpur, October 25

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday said that Pawan Singh, the popular Bhojpuri actor and singer, ruled out contesting the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, instead setting his sights on the parliamentary elections.

"Pawan Singh doesn't even want to contest the assembly elections; he wants to contest as an MP. I got him the ticket from Asansol, and in the future, we will get him to contest the election from the right place..." he said.

While speaking to reporters, he credited the developments in Bihar to the NDA, affirming that the people of the state have already decided to bring the NDA to power, as they know the state's future lies with the party.

"There is tremendous enthusiasm among the people; now people have started to see what development looks like... More than 60 lakh people have received PM Awas; now people have decided that NDA is the best... We are seeing in Bihar that the people of Bihar have decided that we have to embark on another 5-year journey with NDA because Bihar's future is with NDA," he stated to ANI.

Meanwhile, Pawan Singh was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party but was expelled in 2024 due to his anti-party activities, after he contested as an independent candidate in the Karakat Lok Sabha constituency, defying the official candidate from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

The primary contest in Bihar is between the incumbent National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and the Mahagathbandhan led by the RJD.

In the current Bihar Assembly, comprising 243 members, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) consists of 131 members, with the BJP having 80 MLAs, JD(U) having 45, HAM(S) having 4, and the support of 2 Independent Candidates.

Bihar will go to the polls in two phases on November 6 and 11. The results will be declared on November 14.

- ANI

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Priya S
But he was expelled from BJP for anti-party activities just last year. How can they trust him again? This shows political parties have no principles, only opportunism.
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Arjun K
Pawan Singh has massive popularity in Bihar and UP. His entry could change equations in many constituencies. But celebrities should prove their commitment to public service first.
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Sarah B
Manoj Tiwari himself is an entertainer-turned-politician. Seems like BJP is actively recruiting from the entertainment industry for their star power.
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Meera T
As a Bihari, I'm tired of celebrities using politics as another career option. We need dedicated leaders who understand grassroots issues, not just famous faces. 🙏
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Vikram M
The NDA's confidence is impressive. 60 lakh PM Awas is indeed a big achievement. But let's see if this translates into votes in the upcoming elections.
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David E
Interesting political dynamics in Bihar. The NDA seems confident, but political alliances in Bihar have been quite volatile in recent years. Let's wait for the results!

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