Why is Chirag Paswan keeping the BJP on the edge?
Published: September 8, 2024 01:00
The aspiration to stand out as a Dalit leader in Bihar and ensuring a enough seats for his party in the state polls is behind his recent belligerent politics.
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Why is Chirag Paswan keeping the BJP on the edge?
Published: September 8, 2024 01:00
The aspiration to stand out as a Dalit leader in Bihar and ensuring a enough seats for his party in the state polls is behind his recent belligerent politics.
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