‘Physically Tired, Mentally Retired’: Prashant Kishor Jabs Nitish Kumar Ahead Of Bihar Elections

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor took a jibe at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Thursday, predicting the fall of Janata Dal (United) in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Prashant Kishor said that JDU would not secure even one seat in the upcoming assembly elections, claiming that Nitish Kumar is "physically tired and mentally retired."

"To break this cycle, and to ensure that the arrow (JDU's poll symbol) does not float with the lotus (BJP) nor burn bright with the lantern (RJD), I appeal to the people that they vote in a manner that the JD(U) does not win even one seat. Only then would we be rid of the chief minister who is physically tired and mentally retired," said Kishor, as quoted by PTI.

Criticising Nitish’s cycle of snapping and forming ties with RJD and BJP over the years, he said that this cycle needs to end. "Nitish Kumar has managed to hold on to the seat of power while switching alliances. This enables him to be the CM even if the JD(U) has a small number of seats, he said.

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Nitish Kumar snapped ties with the BJP in 2013, only to return four years later, after having shared power with RJD between 2015 and 2017. In 2022, he again crossed over to the RJD-helmed Mahagathbandhan but was back in NDA last year.

The political strategist expressed confidence in his political outfit, Jan Suraaj, saying his upcoming rally in April would break all records in terms of turnout. Kishore said that Jan Suraaj would make a significant impact in the Bihar elections. It is speculated that Jan Suraaj might make its poll debut in the Bihar Assembly Elections.

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Kishor announced to hold a ‘Badlo Bihar rally’ on April 11, claiming that people were let down by both NDA and RJD-led opposition. He also accused the RJD of jungle raj. "We have written to the district administration in Patna, asking for permission to hold the rally on April 11. I wager that the turnout will break all records. Though we also foresee the possibility of the jittery in the ruling dispensation trying to pave hurdles by denying permission," he said.

The Bihar Assembly Elections are scheduled to take place later this year, with the Election Commission expected to announce the dates in the upcoming months.

(With inputs from agencies)