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Chirag Paswan Files Complaint Against Independent Candidate Over Name Misuse
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 07:35 PM
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Central minister Chirag Paswan has lodged a complaint against independent candidate Bhardwaj, alleging that the latter used Paswan's name incorrectly in a viral video. Paswan also vowed to seek justice for minor Nishu Azaad and his family.
Central minister and LJP‑RV chief Chirag Paswan reacted to a viral video that he said misused his name. The video, circulating online, featured an independent candidate named Bhardwaj claiming association with Paswan. Paswan stated that the claim was false and that Bhardwaj had used his name to gain political advantage.
In response, Paswan filed a formal complaint with the relevant authorities. He also announced that he would pursue legal action to protect his reputation and to ensure that the public is not misled by the false association.
Additionally, Paswan highlighted the case of a minor named Nishu Azaad, asserting that the child and his family were affected by the controversy. He pledged to seek justice for them, indicating that the complaint would cover both the misuse of his name and the impact on the child’s family.
The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of political name‑swapping in Bihar’s electoral landscape. Paswan’s swift action underscores the importance of maintaining integrity in political communications.
The complaint is currently under review by the appropriate legal bodies, and Paswan has requested that the matter be handled with urgency.
In response, Paswan filed a formal complaint with the relevant authorities. He also announced that he would pursue legal action to protect his reputation and to ensure that the public is not misled by the false association.
Additionally, Paswan highlighted the case of a minor named Nishu Azaad, asserting that the child and his family were affected by the controversy. He pledged to seek justice for them, indicating that the complaint would cover both the misuse of his name and the impact on the child’s family.
The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of political name‑swapping in Bihar’s electoral landscape. Paswan’s swift action underscores the importance of maintaining integrity in political communications.
The complaint is currently under review by the appropriate legal bodies, and Paswan has requested that the matter be handled with urgency.