In Bihar, veteran leaders are getting silent as soon as Prashant Kishore is questioned. The founders of the Jansuraj Party are continuously accusing the leaders in a separate press conference. In such a situation, the leaders are reluctant to comment on them as part of a strategy to avoid controversies.
Patna: A new scene is being seen in Bihar politics these days. Political leaders, who are generally adept at answering every question, are suddenly silent on hearing the name of Prashant Kishore (PK). Some join hands, some avoids questions, then someone understands goodness in leaving the stage. All this is happening at a time when PK is constantly claiming to open the poll of ministers and leaders of the state government through his Jansuraj campaign.
Anand mohan ka silence
Former MP Anand Mohan is known for his impunity. When the media asked Anand Mohan, who was active in politics by serving a jail sentence, his face became serious. He folded both hands and said only, “After 25 (after the assembly elections 2025). I wish.” The thing to note is that Anand Mohan has never been a minister and PK did not directly accuse him of any corruption. Despite this, his answer became a matter of discussion in political circles.
Tarakishore Prasad’s anger and silence
The scene was even more shocking when the media asked to comment on PK when the media also asked senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar to comment on PK. During a TV program, anchor questioned “Will you say something on PK?” On this, Tarakishore Prasad stood up from the stage. He tried to return the mike anchor, but when the delay was delayed, he angrily went out of the stage by slamming the mike on the chair. This response clearly shows that they wanted to avoid speaking on PK.
Jitan Ram Manjhi’s statement
Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Minister and head of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Hum), also folded hands in the name of PK. He said, “Prashant Kishore is a great man brother. I can’t say anything about him.” Manjhi’s response reflects a strange kind of caution and strategy. Manjhi, the old player of politics, understands that making direct comments on PK can mean to create new problems for himself.
Mangal Pandey and Dilip Jaiswal’s response
PK has also made several allegations against Health Minister Mangal Pandey. But when asked, he said, “Prashant Kishore is a educated man. Why should I comment about him?” Similarly, BJP state president Dr. Dilip Kumar Jaiswal said, “I do my work. No comment on someone else’s work.”
After all, why do the leaders become silent?
The quiet of the leaders on hearing the question on Prashant Kishore is not just the result of fear. The deep mathematics of politics is hidden behind this.
Ticket politics: The family members of all the parties are also in the ticket jugaad for the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar. If you do not get a ticket from your party, then Jansuraj can be an option for him. In such a situation, the leaders do not want to risk spoiling the relationship with PK.
Increasing stature of PK: For the past few months, PK has been continuously accusing the state ministers and leaders of corruption and inaction. The public is listening seriously to his public meetings and press statements. In such a situation, the leaders do not want to take unnecessary controversy in a direct confrontation.
Political Strategy: Many leaders believe that PK’s popularity and media coverage is currently at its peak. They do not want to give them more space by attacking them.