In a significant announcement, Chirag Paswan revealed his plan to contest the Bihar Assembly elections from all 243 seats. Speaking at a rally in Ara, he stated that his primary goal is to strengthen the NDA coalition and ensure its success. Paswan positioned himself as a leader fighting ‘for Bihar’, seeking the public’s input on his constituency choice. He also addressed the criticism of the RJD and Congress, linking them to the perceived shortcomings of the ‘jungle raj.’ He further commented on Rahul Gandhi’s comments regarding the Election Commission, interpreting them as an acknowledgment of impending defeat. Paswan also clarified that his focus is not on becoming Chief Minister, and the decision to contest will be made by his party’s parliamentary board.