Chirag Paswan eyes 2027 UP election, testing NDA alliances

Chirag Paswan's LJP (Ram Vilas) is preparing to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly election across all 403 seats, marking a significant expansion of the party's political footprint. The move reflects Paswan's strategy to build a Dalit voter base and increase the party's influence in close contests between BJP and Samajwadi Party.

The decision follows Paswan's political trajectory from the 2020 Bihar split to a 19-seat victory in the 2025 elections. The UP expansion could strengthen his bargaining position within the NDA alliance while testing the coalition's internal dynamics.