"22 leaders resign from Chirag Paswan's LJP over denied tickets for Lok Sabha elections, citing preference for outsiders"

"Alleging Chirag Paswan of 'ticket selling for financial gain,' the leaders who resigned in unison also pledged their support for the opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc."

In a significant blow to Bihar's National Democratic Alliance (NDA), a group of 22 leaders from Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) tendered their resignations following the denial of tickets for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. One leader went as far as accusing Paswan of trading tickets for monetary gain. These leaders, acting collectively, announced their allegiance to the opposition Mahagathbandhan in the state, which forms part of the broader I.N.D.I.A bloc.

Former MP Renu Kushwaha, among those stepping down from Paswan's leadership, emphasized the importance of prioritizing party workers over external candidates in ticket distribution. Expressing dismay, Kushwaha highlighted the perception of being treated as mere laborers rather than valued contributors to the party's success.

Satish Kumar, formerly the national general secretary of LJP, echoed sentiments of betrayal among party workers. He stressed the need to support the INDI alliance to safeguard the nation's interests.

Additionally, Ravindra Singh, who served as LJP's secretary of organization, accused Paswan of unscrupulously trading tickets, betraying the trust of the electorate. Singh suggested that the public would hold Paswan accountable for his actions.

According to the NDA's seat-sharing arrangement, LJP was slated to contest five out of Bihar's 40 parliamentary constituencies. Chirag Paswan himself would run from Hajipur, with Arun Bharti, Rajesh Verma, Shambhavi Choudhary, and Veena Devi contesting from Jamui, Khagaria, Samastipur, and Vaishali, respectively.