Manjhi condemns Rajan Singh's remarks on Chirag Paswan, demands action
Synopsis
A member of the Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board made unsubstantiated claims about Union Minister Chirag Paswan's gender identity in a viral video — drawing a sharp rebuke from fellow NDA leader Jitan Ram Manjhi, who has demanded state-level action. LJP (Ram Vilas) has yet to respond.
Key Takeaways
Jitan Ram Manjhi strongly condemned remarks by Rajan Singh , a member of the Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board , on 21 September 2026 .
Rajan Singh made unsubstantiated claims about Chirag Paswan's gender identity in a viral video, without providing any evidence.
Manjhi described the remarks as baseless and indecent, calling them completely inappropriate for a Union Minister.
Manjhi demanded the Samrat Choudhary government take action against Singh.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) had not issued an official statement at the time of reporting.
Former Bihar Chief Minister and Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has strongly condemned remarks made by Rajan Singh, a member of the Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board, against Union Food Processing Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan, and called for action against Singh. The remarks sparked a political row in Patna on 21 September 2026 after a video of Singh went viral on social media.
What Rajan Singh Said
In the viral video, Rajan Singh made an unsubstantiated claim regarding Chirag Paswan's gender identity, urging Paswan to publicly acknowledge what Singh described as an association with the transgender community. Singh alleged that members of the transgender community lacked adequate political representation and claimed that some individuals concealed their identities — asserting, without providing any evidence, that Paswan belonged to the community.
Singh further stated that if Paswan were to publicly identify himself as transgender, members of the community would rally behind him and support his candidature for the post of Chief Minister. The claim regarding Paswan's gender identity remains entirely unsubstantiated.
Manjhi's Sharp Response
Reacting forcefully to the remarks, Manjhi termed the comments baseless and wholly inappropriate. He said that making indecent remarks about a Union Minister and attempting to label him on the basis of an unsupported claim was completely unacceptable. Manjhi demanded that the Samrat Choudhary government take action against the individual responsible for the remarks concerning Chirag Paswan.
Political Context in Bihar
The controversy surfaces amid heightened political activity across Bihar, with leaders of various parties frequently trading statements and targeting rivals ahead of key political developments in the state. This is not the first time that provocative remarks about senior NDA leaders have generated controversy in the run-up to a politically sensitive period in the state.
Notably, Chirag Paswan's party, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), had not issued any official response at the time of reporting. The video and the remarks attributed to Singh continued to generate discussion on social media platforms.
What Happens Next
All eyes are now on whether the Samrat Choudhary government acts on Manjhi's demand and whether the Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board distances itself from Singh's remarks. A formal response from Chirag Paswan or his party is also awaited.
Point of View
Especially within the NDA alliance. Manjhi's demand for action puts the Samrat Choudhary government in an awkward position — act too slowly and it signals indifference to an ally; act too harshly and it draws unwanted attention to the claim itself. What is conspicuous is the silence from Chirag Paswan's own party, which has neither condemned the remarks nor called for action — a vacuum that could itself become a political talking point. With Bihar's political temperature rising ahead of future electoral cycles, such incidents test the cohesion of the ruling coalition.
NationPress
21 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Rajan Singh say about Chirag Paswan?
Rajan Singh, a member of the Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board, made unsubstantiated claims about Chirag Paswan's gender identity in a viral video, urging Paswan to publicly associate himself with the transgender community. He also claimed that if Paswan did so, community members would support his candidature for Chief Minister. The claim is entirely without evidence.
How did Jitan Ram Manjhi respond to the remarks?
Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi strongly condemned the remarks as baseless and indecent. He demanded that the Samrat Choudhary government take action against Rajan Singh for making inappropriate and unsupported claims about a sitting Union Minister.
Has Chirag Paswan or his party responded?
As of the time of reporting, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) had not issued any official statement in response to Rajan Singh's remarks about Chirag Paswan.
Why has this controversy erupted now?
The incident comes amid heightened political activity in Bihar, where leaders across parties have been frequently making statements targeting rivals ahead of key political developments in the state. The viral spread of the video amplified the controversy well beyond its initial context.
