Political Strategist Prashant Kishor launched a fierce critique of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday during a program in Bhagalpur. Kishor accused Kumar of compromising the dignity of Bihar’s people for his own political survival.
Speaking to the audience, Kishor referenced media reports that portrayed Kumar as having significant influence over the central government. “If Nitish Kumar does not want, the government will not be formed in the country. Nitish Kumar has so much power. What did Nitish Kumar ask from Narendra Modi in return for this power?” he quipped.
Kishor criticized the Bihar CM for not using his alleged influence to benefit the people of Bihar. “Nitish Kumar did not ask for employment opportunities for Bihar’s youth. He did not push for the revival of sugar factories in the state’s districts. He did not even seek special status for Bihar, a long-standing demand,” Kishor said. Instead, he claimed Kumar’s only demand was to ensure his tenure as Chief Minister extended beyond 2025, with BJP’s support.
“This man has sold the dignity of all the people of Bihar,” Kishor declared, accusing Kumar of prioritizing his political ambitions over the welfare of his state. He expressed disdain for Kumar’s actions, stating, “The leader of 13 crore people is our pride and respect, but this man is touching Narendra Modi’s feet to remain the Chief Minister by bowing down in front of the whole country. While he has the key to the central government in his hand, he sold the honour of Bihar by bowing down at Modi’s feet.”
A video has gone viral on social media showing Nitish walking towards Modi with folded hands and bowing to touch his feet in the Parliament’s Central Hall.
Kishor also addressed critics who reminded him of his role in Nitish Kumar’s 2015 electoral victory, where he had coined the slogan ‘Bihar mein bahar hai, Nitish Kumar hai’. Acknowledging his past support, Kishor noted the drastic change in Kumar’s political stance over the years. “There is a huge difference between Nitish Kumar of 2015 and Nitish Kumar of 2024,” he said.