Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh recently took to social media platform X to share a photo from his meeting with Upendra Kushwaha, BJP President JP Nadda, and Home Minister Amit Shah. Pawan Singh emphasized his commitment to working tirelessly towards creating the Bihar of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s dreams. The photograph, shared with the tweet, shows Pawan Singh smiling alongside the Chief of Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal, Upendra Kushwaha.
While sharing the picture, he penned down, 'Those feeding off caste-based politics might find their hearts constricted seeing this photo today. But how long can those dreaming of a developed Bihar stay apart? Today’s meeting with Upendra Kushwaha Ji was blessed with heartfelt support. Your son Pawan will give his all to building the Bihar of Modi Ji and Nitish Ji’s aspirations. Power starts from here.'
In recent times, Pawan Singh has shown increased political engagement, and his statement is perceived as a direct critique of caste politics. It signals a fresh direction towards politics focused on Bihar’s development. Observers now keenly await the potential shifts his active involvement might bring to Bihar's political landscape.
Pawan Singh had contested against Upendra Kushwaha
Pawan Singh launched his political journey from Bihar’s Karakat seat as an independent candidate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, resulting in Upendra Kushwaha's defeat. Post the elections, Kushwaha openly expressed his displeasure. In the backdrop of these events, the BJP facilitated a Rajya Sabha membership for him.
The 'Homecoming' plan for Pawan Singh was strategized
Prior to the Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP chalked out a strategy for Pawan Singh’s 'homecoming,' but Upendra Kushwaha's discontent posed a significant challenge. To prevent any discord, the party aimed at bridging Pawan Singh’s differences with Kushwaha, ensuring a smooth return without resistance.
Contemplating candidacy from the Ara constituency
Speculations are rife about Pawan Singh contesting from the Ara seat in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, a seat currently held by the BJP and considered one of its strongholds. Since 2000, BJP leader Amrendra Pratap Singh has continuously bagged victories here, and prospects suggest Pawan Singh could be NDA's candidate. With a solid base in both urban and rural areas and strong influence among Rajput voters, sidelining Pawan Singh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections had already impacted the BJP in the Shahabad region. Hence, aligning with Singh ahead of the assembly elections is viewed as a strategic move by the party.
