Chirag Paswan Shows Heartfelt Support for Ailing Uncle Pashupati Paras
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Patna, April 15 (NationPress) Former Union Minister and RLJP leader Pashupati Kumar Paras has been hospitalized in a private facility in Patna due to sudden health issues, including breathing difficulties. He is currently receiving medical attention, and physicians are monitoring his status closely.
Upon learning of his uncle's hospitalization, Union Minister Chirag Paswan promptly visited Sai Hospital in Kankarbagh to check on him.
In a heartfelt display of respect, Chirag began by seeking blessings from his uncle by touching his feet, followed by a warm embrace.
He also consulted with the medical team for a comprehensive update on Paras’s health and expressed optimism regarding his swift recovery.
Supporters of Pashupati Paras gathered at the hospital, eager to learn about his condition.
In remarks to the press, Chirag Paswan referred to Pashupati Paras as a father figure in his life.
He highlighted that despite their political differences, his visit was motivated by personal ties.
“Politics is separate; I am here as a son to check on his well-being,” he stated.
The relationship between Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Paras had soured following the passing of Ram Vilas Paswan, which resulted in a division within the Lok Janshakti Party in 2021.
Paras led one faction while Chirag Paswan established his own group, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas).
Despite previous political tensions, recent encounters indicate a potential warming of relations, leading to speculation about a possible reconciliation down the road.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Lok Janshakti Party secured six seats in Bihar.
The party fractured in 2021, with factions led by both Paras and Chirag.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Chirag Paswan's faction won five seats in Bihar as part of the NDA, subsequently earning him a position as a Union Minister.
During the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, his party contested 29 seats, winning 19.
While doctors have not yet provided detailed medical updates, sources suggest that Pashupati Paras is stable and responding positively to treatment.