Chirag Paswan, a prominent Indian politician, is known for his career transitioning from acting to politics. He hails from Bihar and holds a significant position within the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP).
Wiki/Biography
Chirag Paswan was born on October 31, 1983 (age 40 as of 2023). He holds a B.Tech (Computer Science) degree from the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. His early interest in acting led him to participate in numerous school and college plays. He is a permanent resident of Mantri Ji Tola, Saharbanni, Alauli, Khagaria, Bihar.
Family, Caste & Wife
Chirag Paswan belongs to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. His father, the late Ram Vilas Paswan, was a highly influential politician in Bihar, serving in various capacities in both the state and central governments. His mother, Reena Paswan, is a homemaker. He has one sister, Nisha Paswan. Additionally, he has step-sisters, Asha Paswan (involved in politics with the Rashtriya Janata Dal) and Usha Paswan. Chirag Paswan is currently unmarried.
Career
Film
Chirag Paswan’s Bollywood debut was in the 2011 film “Miley Naa Miley Hum.” The film’s underperformance at the box office prompted his shift to a political career.
Politics
Chirag Paswan entered politics, influenced partly by his father’s illness, and considers politics his true calling. He won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from the Jamui seat, defeating Sudhansu Shekhar Bhaskar of the Rashtriya Janata Dal by a significant margin.
His political career includes:
- Member, Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare
- Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Human Resource Development
- Member, Committee on Member of Parliament Local Area Development Schemes (MPLADS)
- Member, Committee on Hindi Advisory, Departments of Economic Affairs and Financial Services, Ministry of Finance
- Chairman, Vigilance & Monitoring Cell, Jamui
- 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
- Member, Joint Committee on the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provision (Amendment) Bill, 2016
He secured a second victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Jamui (SC reserved) seat. He was elected as the Lok Janshakti Party’s national president in November 2019 and won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Hajipur. He was reappointed as the LJP(RV) chief in August 2024.
Salary
As a Member of Parliament, Chirag Paswan receives a monthly salary of approximately Rs. 1 lakh, plus additional allowances.
Assets & Properties
| Asset Type | Description | Estimated Value (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Movable Assets | Cash, Bank Deposits, Bonds/Shares, Motor Vehicles | Rs. 1.03 Crores (approx.) |
| Immovable Assets | Residential Building (Patna) | Rs. 90 Lacs |
Note: Asset values are estimates from 2019 and exclude assets belonging to dependents.
Net Worth
Chirag Paswan’s estimated net worth in 2019 was approximately Rs. 1.84 crores, excluding the net worth of dependents.
Facts
Chirag Paswan established the Chirag Paswan Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO). He has faced criticism for his stance on certain socio-political issues.
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