Political strategist Prashant Kishor. file | Photo Credit: PTI
Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor said on May 15 that he has suffered an injury that will keep him away from his ‘Jan Suraj’ padyatra in Bihar for almost a month.
He told reporters in Samastipur that the padyatra, which began on Gandhi Jayanti, could now resume after about 15 days, during which he would recover from a muscle strain.
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Mr Kishor said he was diagnosed with a health problem by doctors after returning from Valisahli, where he had developed pain in his left leg.
The 45-year-old IPAC chief told reporters in Morva, “I am not facing any other health problem. The muscle strain is caused by walking long distances on bad roads. I have avoided taking breaks to maintain sincerity of purpose.” Refused.” Samastipur.
“It has been advised that since the Padyatra will take several more months to cover every nook and corner of Bihar, I stop for some time to allow the healing process. The Padyatra will start from the same place after about 15 days Will resume in format.” And with the same intensity,” he said.
The strategist, who has worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the stalwarts of Indian politics, claims to have a wealth of professional advice. He said he is focused on helping his home state of Bihar get out of the quagmire of economic crunch that has made migration a way of life for people.
Mr. Kishor is making it clear that his ‘Jana Suraj’ campaign can grow into a full-fledged political party, rooted in the real issues facing Bihar. However, he dismissed himself as the leader.
Major political organizations in the state are baffled by his campaign and the ruling ‘Mahagathbandhan’ as well as the BJP suspect him of being in collusion with their respective opponents.
Nevertheless, the campaign has gained some traction of late with the recent surprise victory of an independent candidate in a by-election for a Legislative Council seat. Many retired IAS and IPS officers participated in this campaign.