Prashant Kishor Critiques Nitish Kumar's Political Moves
Prashant Kishor slams Nitish Kumar: 'His own people sold him'
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Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj, criticized former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his political decisions, suggesting that his alignment with 'wrong elements' led to his downfall. Kishor plans to contest the Bankipur assembly seat, previously held by BJP.
- 01Prashant Kishor accused Nitish Kumar of being politically betrayed by his own party members.
- 02Kishor questioned Kumar's decision to join the Rajya Sabha despite having a mandate of 202 seats.
- 03Kumar's party, Janata Dal (United), won 85 seats in the Bihar elections, while BJP secured 89 seats.
- 04Kishor's Jan Suraaj party intends to contest the Bankipur assembly seat, a BJP stronghold for 40 years.
- 05Kishor emphasized a door-to-door campaign to defeat the BJP in Bankipur.
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Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraaj, publicly criticized former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, suggesting that his political missteps led to his current situation. Kishor remarked on Kumar's decision to transition to the Rajya Sabha despite holding a strong mandate of 202 seats, implying that such a move indicates a lack of political strength. He stated that Kumar's alignment with 'wrong elements' has resulted in negative outcomes, and he believes Kumar is partly responsible for his political decline, as his own party members betrayed him during moments of weakness. Kishor also announced that his party would contest the Bankipur assembly seat, previously held by BJP chief Nitin Nabin, asserting that they would vigorously campaign to ensure a victory against the BJP, which has dominated the area for the past 40 years.
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Kishor's campaign in Bankipur could shift political dynamics in Bihar, challenging BJP's long-standing dominance.
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