Kishor rubbishes speculations that he will make a new political debut team And said that he would instead work for the development of Bihar. However, he left open the possibility of eventually forming a party through his new developmental platform. The political strategist said, “If a political party is formed, it will not be in my name, but I will cooperate with those who form it.”
He also said that he has been brought up as a backroom operator for major political players of the country and now he wants to create a platform of like-minded people with the aim of transforming his home state Bihar.
Kishor said, “A new thinking and a new effort is needed to change Bihar.” JDU two years ago
The strategist said that some 17,500-18,000 people have been identified who could join his campaign and he would discuss with them over the next few months.
Kishor said that his previous campaign “Baat Bihar Ki” could not start soon after it was launched and the Covid-19 pandemic brought all public activities to a standstill.
There were signs of an imminent political start soon after Prashant Kishor rejected the Congress’ offer to join the grand old party with “defined responsibility”.
In a tweet on Monday, he had said, “It is time to reach out to the people and understand the issues better and find a way out for ‘Jana Suraj’.”
His announcement to launch his campaign for ‘Jan Suraj’ from Bihar had given rise to speculations about his future political plans. Many believed that he was planning to start a new party.
The top leaders of almost all parties then gave a safe response to the development, wishing the political strategist all the best for his future endeavours.
when asked about pacific On Kishor’s political plans, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had said that he has nothing to do with the political strategist. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who is also the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, had said that he does not follow the news about Prashant Kishor.
Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Sushil Kumar Modi had then said that making a political strategy and connecting with the people are two different things.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad had also rubbished the news and said that Kishor’s efforts would turn into a flop show in Bihar.
Prashant Kishor has strategized for several parties that helped him win the election. His most recent success was in West Bengal where he helped Mamata Banerjee defeat a very determined and aggressive BJP.
However, Kishor failed to make a mark in the 2017 assembly elections, working with the Congress in Uttar Pradesh.
Though these political parties are not yet ready to accept Prashant Kishor as a politician, but they will surely keep a close watch on his political plans.
(with inputs from agencies)
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