Chirag Paswan Says Congress Won’t Win Even in 2034

Union Minister Chirag Paswan has criticised the Congress and Rahul Gandhi, claiming that the party will not return to power in either the 2029 or 2034 general elections. He accused the principal Opposition party of attempting to create political instability and questioned its approach to democracy. His remarks came as he outlined his Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) plans to contest the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, regardless of whether it reaches an alliance agreement.

Speaking to reporters in Patna on Saturday before leaving for Delhi, Paswan addressed three issues: his criticism of the Congress, his party’s electoral plans in Uttar Pradesh and the decisions by the Bihar and Uttar Pradesh governments to honour his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan.

While his comments on the Congress focused on its political strategy and future electoral prospects, his remarks on Uttar Pradesh signalled that the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), or LJP (Ram Vilas), intends to maintain an independent electoral presence even as alliance arrangements remain undecided.

Chirag Paswan Accuses Congress of Trying to Create Political Unrest

Paswan alleged that the Congress was using the language of democracy for political purposes while attempting to create instability in the country. He questioned whether the party was seeking to regain power through elections or trying to generate unrest outside the electoral process.

Referring to the Congress as the country’s principal Opposition party, he said, “If the country’s main Opposition party has this kind of thinking, it is an attempt to create different kinds of an atmosphere in the country.”

Paswan also drew comparisons with political developments in other countries, naming Bangladesh, Nepal and France while questioning whether the Congress wanted similar circumstances in India.

“Does the Congress want to create a situation like Bangladesh, Nepal and France in India and set the country on fire?” he asked.

These remarks reflected Paswan’s criticism of the Opposition party’s political approach. His claims about the Congress’s intentions were allegations made by the Union Minister and were not independently established by the statements provided.

‘Forget 2029’: Paswan Makes Prediction About Congress’s Electoral Future

Paswan made a pointed prediction about the Congress’s prospects in the next two general elections, arguing that the party would remain out of power beyond the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

“Forget 2029, the Congress will not come to power even in 2034,” he said.

The remark extended his criticism beyond the next national election to the subsequent electoral cycle. However, it was a political prediction by Paswan, not an established outcome. The results of the 2029 and 2034 general elections will depend on the political circumstances and electoral choices at the time.

Paswan also claimed that the public was not supporting the Congress and accused it of attempting to spread anarchy rather than focusing on winning elections. His comments placed the Congress’s electoral strategy at the centre of his criticism, although the supplied material did not include polling data or other evidence to substantiate his assessment of public support.

The exchange highlights the political disagreement between the ruling side and the Congress over democratic conduct, political mobilisation and the Opposition’s role. Paswan presented his criticism as a challenge to the Congress’s approach, while his forecast about the party’s future remains his own assessment.

LJP (Ram Vilas) Confirms Plans to Contest Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections

Alongside his criticism of the Congress, Paswan confirmed that the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) would contest the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He made it clear that the party’s participation would not depend on whether it remained part of an alliance.

“Whether we remain in an alliance or not, time will tell, but the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) will definitely contest the elections in Uttar Pradesh,” Paswan said.

The statement establishes the party’s intention to enter the electoral contest, but it does not settle whether it will fight independently or as part of an alliance. Paswan left that question open, indicating that negotiations or political arrangements could still determine the final approach.

For the LJP (Ram Vilas), contesting in Uttar Pradesh would provide an opportunity to establish an electoral presence in a state where the party’s eventual strategy will depend on its candidate selection, organisational preparations and any alliance decisions. The supplied information does not specify how many constituencies the party intends to contest or which candidates it plans to field.

Nav Sankalp Sabha Planned for November

As part of its preparations for the Uttar Pradesh Elections, the LJP (Ram Vilas) is planning to organise a Nav Sankalp Sabha in the state during the first week of November.

Paswan said the proposed event would follow the model of the Nav Sankalp Yatra held in Bihar. The announcement suggests that the party intends to use public events to communicate its political message and prepare for the upcoming state election.

However, the supplied details do not specify the venue, the full programme or the list of leaders expected to attend the proposed gathering. These details would be necessary to assess the scale and precise objectives of the event.

The party is also planning a large-scale celebration of its foundation day in Lucknow this year, Paswan said. The proposed celebration would give the party another occasion to engage with its organisation and supporters in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the Assembly elections.

Both announcements form part of the party’s stated preparations. The final shape of its campaign, including its alliance arrangements and constituency-level plans, remains unclear from the available information.

Alliance Decision Remains Open Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Polls

Paswan’s statement on Uttar Pradesh draws a distinction between the party’s decision to contest and the question of whom it might contest alongside. He confirmed the former but did not announce a final decision on the latter.

By saying that the party would participate regardless of its alliance status, Paswan indicated that an alliance agreement would not determine whether the LJP (Ram Vilas) enters the election.

Alliance arrangements can influence how parties distribute constituencies, coordinate campaigns and position themselves against political opponents. In this case, however, the available information does not establish which parties the LJP (Ram Vilas) might negotiate with, what terms it may seek or whether any agreement is close to being finalised.

The planned Nav Sankalp Sabha and foundation-day celebration in Lucknow are the specific organisational activities announced so far. Further clarity on candidates, seats and alliances would be needed to understand the party’s complete electoral strategy.

Chirag Paswan Thanks Bihar and Uttar Pradesh Governments for Honouring Ram Vilas Paswan

Paswan also expressed gratitude to the Bihar and Uttar Pradesh governments for announcing state functions in memory of his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, a prominent political leader and the founder of the Lok Janshakti Party.

He thanked the Bihar government for deciding to observe his father’s birth anniversary as a state function. Paswan also expressed gratitude to the Bihar Chief Minister, Prime Minister and Union Home Minister in connection with the decision.

In addition, he thanked the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for announcing a state function to mark Ram Vilas Paswan’s death anniversary.

The announcements represent separate decisions by the two state governments to commemorate the former Union minister. Paswan’s response focused on expressing appreciation for the recognition of his father’s legacy.

Ram Vilas Paswan held a significant place in Indian politics through his long public career and leadership of the Lok Janshakti Party. Chirag Paswan’s current political activities are closely associated with the party bearing his father’s name, making the commemorative announcements relevant to both his family legacy and his political identity.

What Chirag Paswan’s Latest Remarks Mean for His Party

Paswan’s statements covered both national political criticism and his party’s state-level preparations. His prediction that the Congress would not return to power in 2029 or 2034 was a direct attack on the Opposition party, while his comments on Uttar Pradesh set out a clear intention for the LJP (Ram Vilas) to contest the Assembly elections.

The immediate organisational focus in Uttar Pradesh appears to include the proposed Nav Sankalp Sabha in the first week of November and a large-scale foundation-day celebration in Lucknow. These events could form part of the party’s preparations, although the details of its campaign and electoral arrangements have not yet been established in the supplied information.

The alliance question remains a separate issue. Paswan has said that the party will contest whether or not it remains in an alliance, but he has not announced a final arrangement. Its eventual strategy will become clearer when the party provides further details about candidates, constituencies and its campaign plans.

Meanwhile, his gratitude to the Bihar and Uttar Pradesh governments over the state functions for Ram Vilas Paswan added a commemorative dimension to his remarks. Taken together, the statements covered the LJP (Ram Vilas)’s electoral intentions, its position on alliances, its criticism of the Congress and the continuing public recognition of its founder.