Chirag Paswan Biography 2025, Age, Caste, Wife, Family, Early life, Politics, acting career and More

Chirag Paswan Biography: The Indian politician and former actor Chirag Kumar Paswan was born on October 31, 1982. He is currently serving as the 19th Minister of Food Processing Industries since 2025, the first president of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) since 2021, the second president of the party from 2019 to 2021, and a member of parliament for the Lok Sabha from the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency since 2025. His father, Ram Vilas Paswan, was a Union Minister and a former member of parliament.

Chirag Paswan Biography

In Indian politics, Chirag Paswan—son of the great politician Ram Vilas Paswan—has considerable influence. In addition to being a Member of Parliament, he was admitted into the Modi 3.0 Cabinet. In addition, he leads the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) as its president. In Indian politics, Chirag Paswan, 41, the son of renowned politician Ram Vilas Paswan, is causing a stir. In addition to being a Member of Parliament, Chirag was recently appointed to the Modi 3.0 Cabinet. He serves as the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency’s representative and is the president of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas). It is amazing and remarkable to see how he went from being an actor to becoming a prominent political figure.

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Who is Chirag Paswan?

Chirag Paswan

Constituency

Jamui, Bihar

President of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)

Incumbent

Assumed office 5 October 2021

Chirag Kumar Paswan is a Indian politician and former actor who is serving as the 19th Ram Vilas Paswan was an Indian politician who held the position of Minister of Food Processing Industries from June 2025. He was also known as the 1st president of the Lok Janshakti Party since 2021. Ram Vilas Paswan was a prominent figure in Indian politics, known for his contributions to various sectors, including food processing and social welfare. Throughout his career, he played a significant role in advocating for the rights of marginalized communities and working towards the betterment of society. His leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact on the political landscape of India.

Born: 31 October 1982 (age 41 years), Delhi

Party: Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)

Movies: Miley Naa Miley Hum

Parents: Ram Vilas Paswan, Reena Paswan

Uncle: Ram Chandra Paswan

Organization founded: Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)

Cousin: Prince Raj

Net Worth

Chirag Paswan’s financial worth and possessions demonstrate his prosperous professional journey. According to his Election affidavit, his overall assets surpass Rs 2.68 crore, which comprises movable assets valued at Rs 1.66 crore.

Chirag Paswan Biography Details

Minister of Food Processing Industries of the Republic of India
President Droupadi Murmu
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Preceded by Kiren Rijiju
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Incumbent
Assumed office
4 June 2025
Preceded by Pashupati Kumar Paras
Constituency Hajipur
In office
May 2014 – June 2025
Preceded by Bhudeo Choudhary
Succeeded by Arun Bharti
Constituency Jamui
President of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)
Incumbent
Assumed office
5 October 2021
2nd President of the Lok Janshakti Party
In office
5 November 2019 – 15 June 2021
Preceded by Ram Vilas Paswan
Personal details
Born 31 October 1982 (age 41)
Delhi, India
Political party Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)
Other political
affiliations
Lok Janshakti Party
Parent
  • Ram Vilas Paswan (father)
Relatives Prince Raj (cousin)
Pashupati Kumar Paras (uncle)
Ram Chandra Paswan (uncle)
Residence(s) Khagaria, Bihar, India
Occupation Politician

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What is the History of Paswan?

The Paswans have also been historically associated with martial pursuits and many fought on behalf of the East India Company during the 18th century in the Bengal Army. The 2011 Census of India for Uttar Pradesh showed the Paswan population, which is classified as a Scheduled Caste, as being 230,593.

Early life and acting career

Reena Sharma, an Amritsar-born Punjabi Hindu air hostess, was his father Ram Vilas Paswan’s bride in 1983. Paswan was a former Union Minister and the founder of the Lok Janshakti Party. Paswan left college during his third semester of study (computer engineering). He appeared in the Hindi film Miley Naa Miley Hum (2011) with Kangana Ranaut opposite him after quitting college.

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Political career

Paswan then ran for the Lok Janshakti Party in the 2014 elections, claiming the Jamui seat. He won the seat by more over 85,000 votes, besting his closest opponent, Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Sudhansu Shekhar Bhaskar. Paswan defeated his closest opponent, Bhudeo Choudhary, in the 2019 election to keep his seat, garnering 528,771 votes overall. Paswan is also the owner of Chirag Ka Rojgar, an NGO that works to give jobs to young people in his state who are unemployed. In the 2014 Indian general election, Paswan was elected from the Jamui constituency in Bihar as a member of the 16th Lok Sabha, while his father was elected from the Hajipur constituency by the Lok Janshakti Party.

Chirag Paswan created the Bihar First, Bihari First initiative to bring attention to the youth of Bihar ahead of the 2020 Assembly Elections. The goal of the Bihar First, Bihari First campaign is to fully develop the state of Bihar. Paswan went on to say that making Bihar a “number one” State is absolutely necessary.Paswan stated that it is the responsibility of every member of the underprivileged segment of society to contribute in this way when he gave ₹1.11 lakh on February 27, 2021, for the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. On June 14, 2021, Pashupati Kumar Paras, Chirag’s uncle, succeeded him as the LJP’s Lok Sabha leader. The following day, Chirag banished five rebel MPs, including his uncle Pashupati Kumar, for their anti-party activities.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession Politician

Physical Stats

Height (approx.) 6′ (183 cm)
Eye Colour Dark Brown
Hair Colour Black

Politics

Political Party Lok Janshakti Party (LJP)
Political Journey • In 2012, Chirag joined the LJP.
• In 2014, he contested and won the Lok Sabha elections from the Jamui Lok Sabha Constituency of Bihar.
• He was a member of several parliamentary committees during his tenure as an MP.
• He was the Chairman of LJP’s Central Parliamentary Board.
• In 2019, he was re-elected as an MP from the Jamui Lok Sabha Constituency of Bihar.
• On 5 November 2019, he was elected as the National President of the LJP.
• He won the 2025 Lok Sabha elections from the Hajipur constituency in Bihar by 1.70 lakh votes.

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Personal Life

Date of Birth 31 October 1983 (Monday)
Age (as of 2025) 41 Years
Birthplace New Delhi
Zodiac sign Scorpio
Nationality Indian
Hometown Khagaria, Bihar
School Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, New Delhi
College/University Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Educational Qualification  B.Tech in Computer Science
Religion Hinduism
Caste Scheduled Caste (SC) 
Address Mantri Ji Tola, Khagaria, Bihar
Hobbies Watching Bollywood Films, Doing Yoga
Controversy In October 2020, a purported video shoot of Chirag Paswan after his father’s death triggered a row. In the video shoot, that went viral, Chirag joked and talked in Bollywood parlance, and he also talked about the hair texture. While criticizing Nitish Kumar and clarifying his stance over the video row, Chirag Paswan said, “Do I have to prove to Nitish Kumar how much grief the death of Papa has caused me,” Paswan asked indignantly in another tweet and added “I had been shooting videos on a daily basis. What other option did I have, at a time when campaign for elections was picking up.”

Relationships

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Marital Status Unmarried

Family

Parents Father- Ram Vilas Paswan (Politician)
Mother- Reena Paswan (Homemaker)
Siblings Brother- None
Sister(s)- 3
• Nisha Paswan
• Isha Paswan (Step sister)
• Asha Kumar (Step sister)
Car Collection • Maruti Gypsy (2015 Model)
• Toyota Fortuner (2014 Model)
Assets/Properties Movable Assets
• Cash: 35,000 INR
• Bank Deposits: 23.40 lacs INR
• Bonds, Debentures, and Shares: 35.91 lacs INR
• Motor Vehicles: 35 lacs INR
Immovable Assets
• Residential Building (in Krishna Vihar, Patna): 90 lacs INR
Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2019. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor).

Money Factor

Salary (approx.) 1 lac INR + other allowances (as an MP) 
Net Worth (approx.) 1.84 crores INR
Note: The net worth was for the year 2019. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors).

Faqs

Who is Chirag Paswan?

Chirag Paswan currently serves as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha and has also worked as an actor in the past.

Who is the son of Late Ram Vilas Paswan?

Chirag Paswan is the son of the late Ram Vilas Paswan.

From which party does Chirag Paswan belong to?

Chirag Paswan is affiliated with the Lok Janshakti Party.

Is Chirag Paswan an actor?

Chirag Paswan, a previous actor, appeared in the Hindi film ‘Miley Naa Miley Hum.’

Is Chirag Paswan married?

No, Chirag Paswan is unmarried.

What is the caste of Chirag Paswan?

Chirag Paswan is a member of the Scheduled Caste group.

Whether Chirag Paswan MLA or MP?

Chirag Paswan serves as a parliamentarian, representing the Jamui constituency in the Lok Sabha.

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