He pursued a B.Tech in Computer Engineering from the Institute of Engineering and Technology in Jhansi
Chirag Paswan, who represents the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency, has secured the position of Minister of Food Processing Industries in the new cabinet. This marks a significant achievement for Paswan, who transitioned from an aspiring movie star to a Union minister.
Chirag Paswan’s political journey began in 2012 when he joined the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). Two years later, in 2014, he contested and won the Lok Sabha elections from the Jamui constituency in Bihar.
Born in 1983, Chirag studied at the National Institute of Open Schooling in Delhi. He pursued a B.Tech in Computer Engineering from the Institute of Engineering and Technology in Jhansi in 2005 but dropped out in the third semester.
Before entering politics, Chirag Paswan briefly worked in Bollywood. In 2011, he made his debut in the movie ‘Miley Naa Miley Hum’ alongside Kangana Ranaut, another fellow member of Parliament elected in 2024. However, the film did not perform well at the box office, leading Chirag to leave the film industry and pursue a career in politics in 2012.
The Hajipur seat holds special significance for Paswan, as it was previously represented by his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, who founded the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) in 2000.