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**Summary:**

Union Minister Chirag Paswan commemorated the birth anniversary of his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, founder of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), on July 5, 2025. Events were held in Hajipur, the constituency Ram Vilas Paswan represented for many years, and in Patna. Chirag Paswan emphasized his father’s legacy as a champion of the poor and announced the dedication of the Bihar International Trade Organisation (BITO) to the state. Other political leaders, including Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath, and Ramdas Athawale, also paid tribute. A separate event was held in Patna by Pashupati Kumar Paras, Chirag’s uncle, and attended by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.

**News Article:**

**Chirag Paswan Honors Father’s Legacy on Birth Anniversary**

**Hajipur, Bihar – July 6, 2025** – Union Minister Chirag Paswan led tributes to his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, the founder of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), on what would have been his birthday, July 5th. Ceremonies were held in Hajipur, the Lok Sabha constituency the elder Paswan represented eight times, and in Patna.

Chirag Paswan hailed his father as a powerful voice for the poor and underprivileged, emphasizing his lifelong dedication to creating an egalitarian society. “Today is Sankalp Diwas,” Paswan stated, “a day of resolve for every party leader and worker to strive for social justice, the development of Bihar, and the integration of marginalized communities.”

Numerous political figures, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, offered their respects to the late leader. In Hajipur, Chirag Paswan garlanded a statue of his father and participated in a community kitchen, distributing food to those in need.

During the commemoration, Chirag Paswan formally dedicated the Bihar International Trade Organisation (BITO), an initiative he launched in 2023, to the people of Bihar. BITO aims to provide a platform for the Bihari diaspora to contribute to the state’s development.

A separate memorial event was held in Patna by Pashupati Kumar Paras, Chirag Paswan’s uncle and head of the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP). The event was attended by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav.

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