India Politics Highlights | 'We are yet to discuss': Paswan coy amid rumours of contesting Bihar polls

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan on Monday said he will definitely contest the upcoming Bihar polls if his candidature consolidates his party's position and 'strike rate'. He also said there is no vacancy for the post of chief minister of the eastern state as incumbent Nitish Kumar will continue to lead post the polls, likely to be held in October-November this year. Paswan was talking to reporters at Swami Vivekananda Airport here on his arrival to attend an event of a regional news channel. Thank you for following this space. Stay tuned to DH for more political updates.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan.

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