Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has called for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to step down, claiming that the Janata Dal (United) [JDU] leader is “physically tired and mentally unfit” to govern the state. Kishor alleged that Kumar has “no clue what’s going on in the state”, adding fuel to the ongoing political debate over the CM’s health and leadership.
Kishor Questions Kumar’s Mental State
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Kishor stated that the first person to raise concerns about Nitish Kumar’s health was his ally Sushil Kumar Modi, followed by multiple Bihar ministers. He said that he refrained from commenting until January but changed his stance after witnessing the CM’s apparent lack of awareness during the BPSC protests.
He further emphasized that Kumar’s deteriorating health raises serious concerns regarding his ability to govern effectively.
‘BJP Equally Responsible’: Kishor
Kishor also placed equal blame on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for continuing to support Kumar despite his alleged incapacity.
RJD Joins Attack, Targets Nitish Kumar Over National Anthem Incident
Meanwhile, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav also took a dig at Nitish Kumar, sharing a video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The video purportedly shows Kumar gesturing and talking while the national anthem was playing at an event.
He further accused Kumar of clapping on Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom day and other inappropriate moments, alleging that his behavior is evidence of his instability.
Posters Mocking Nitish Kumar Appear in Patna
Amid the controversy, posters mocking Nitish Kumar surfaced outside the residence of former Bihar CM Rabri Devi in Patna. The poster read:
“The non-serious Chief Minister, Jan Jan Man Adhinayan Jay Hai, Nahi Kursi Kursi Kursi Kursi Jay Hai.”
The political heat in Bihar continues to rise, with Prashant Kishor, Tejashwi Yadav, and opposition leaders intensifying their criticism of Nitish Kumar’s leadership. However, the JDU and its allies have yet to issue a formal response to these allegations.
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