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EC Grants New Party Names, Symbols To Chirag Paswan & His Uncle
Ending the dispute between Chirag Paswan and his uncle Pashupati Paras over party names and symbols, the Election Commission on October 5, granted them new names and symbols. As per the EC's order, Chirag Paswan will use the "Lok Janshakti Party" name with the symbol of "helicopter". While Pashupati Paras' party will be called "Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party", with "sewing machine" as the symbol.
Tags: party, Symbol, Lok Janshakti Party, Election Commission, Bihar
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Delhi HC Dismisses Chirag Paswan's Plea; Calls It 'Inter-Party Dispute'
The Delhi HC has dismissed the petition of Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan on July 9 to recognize his uncle Pashupati Parasa as the leader of the party in the house. The HC termed it as an 'inter-party dispute'. Paswan had filled the petition on July 7 against the Lok Sabha Speaker's initial decision. ''You take your call...But the court cannot get into this dispute,'' said Justice Rekha Palli.
Tags: Chirag Paswan, Lok Janshakti Party, PASHUPATI KUMAR PARAS, Om Birla, Delhi High Court
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Five Out Six MPs To Quit Chirag Paswan's LJP; Likely To Join JD(U)
After the death of Ram Vilas Paswan's father, it is expected that Lok Janshakti Party Chief Chirag Paswan may lose Five out of six MPs due to internal mutiny. However, these MP's have requested the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to identify them as separate MPs. Reportedly, Chirag's Uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras has revolted with the others and is likely to join the ruling party JD(U).
Tags: Lok Janshakti Party, Chirag Paswan
Courtesy: India Today