RJD leader and Patliputra MP Misa Bharti said, "Chirag Paswan is most welcome to contest the Bihar assembly elections. But before that, he should resign from the Union Cabinet and also vacate the Hajipur Lok Sabha seat, which is reserved." Her statement came after Paswan's brother-in-law and Jamui MP Arun Bharti hinted at Paswan contesting the 2025 Bihar assembly elections.