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United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
PK exhorts people to oust Nitish Kumar government from power
Patna, June 02 (UNI) Founder of " Jan Suraaj " Prashant Kishor on Monday exhorted the people to oust the Nitish Kumar government from power in the next Bihar assembly elections to be held in October-November this year. Kishor popularly known as PK while addressing a public meeting during his " Badlao Yatra " in East Champaran district of Bihar, said that it was high time for people of Bihar to oust the Nitish Kumar government from power in the next state assembly elections to be held in October-November this year. The Nitish Kumar government had failed in creating employment opportunities for youths of Bihar, as no factory was established in the state during the last twenty years, he added. " People should not extend their support to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar even after an appeal made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to them ", PK said, adding that Modi was not at all interested in the development of Bihar. Factories were being established in Gujarat while youths of Bihar were going there to work as labourers, as there were no job opportunities for them in their home state, he further added. " Jan Suraaj is a good option for people of Bihar as the party is prepared to provide a strong political alternative in the next state assembly elections ", Jan Suraaj leader said, adding that his party was prepared to serve people of Bihar. Those who had ruled Bihar in the last 35 years were not in a position to fulfill the expectations of the people, he further added. UNI KKS BD
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Pakistan wanted ceasefire out of fear": Prashant Kishor criticises government's cessation of hostilities decision
East Champaran (Bihar) [India], June 1 (ANI): Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor openly questioned the Indian government's decision to agree to a cessation of hostilities with Pakistan, suggesting it may have been a missed opportunity for the Indian Army to push its advantage further. He said that Pakistan initiated the cessation, indicating that Pakistan was under pressure and fearful of defeat. 'I'm thinking, if Pakistan wanted a ceasefire, that means our army was doing a good job, we were defeating Pakistan. It must have been out of fear that Pakistan wanted a ceasefire. So if Pakistan wanted a ceasefire, why did we agree to it? The Army should have let it go on for two more days,' he said during a press conference in East Champaran on Saturday. He also praised External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, calling him 'very educated and sensible.' 'Regarding the issue of the ceasefire, our country's EAM Jaishankar is a very educated and sensible person. I have great respect for him. I read his statement where he said the ceasefire was done at Pakistan's initiative,' he added. According to Kishor, the situation on the ground suggested that India's military was in control. 'That's exactly what our army personnel are saying, what the citizens of this country are saying, that during the fight, we had them on the back foot, sirens were going off, people were hiding, Pakistan was on the defensive, begging for a ceasefire.' Kishor was referring to External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar's comments in which he had said that it was the militaries of the two nations that negotiated directly and resolved the conflict through agreement and understanding for a cessation of fire and military action. He went on to challenge claims made by foreign leaders about who led peace efforts. 'Although, Trump was being told something else, that we did it, we deserve a Nobel Peace Prize, we brought peace, we intimidated them. But why should we believe what Trump said? We will believe our own Foreign Minister.' On May 23, days after United States President Donald trump claimed that he played a role in settling the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated that it was the militaries of the two nations that negotiated directly. In an interview with Danish media TV2 Channel, S Jaishankar said, 'We resolved that conflict for the moment in its particular military form through agreement and understanding for a cessation of firing and military action. This was something that we negotiated directly between the militaries of the two countries. The trigger for it was that, after we had had fighting for a few days, we hit them very hard on a particular morning, the morning of the 10th, to be precise. That caused the Pakistanis to say, OK, you know, we're prepared to stop the firing and, you know, reach an understanding about how to deal with it,' Prashant Kishor's statement comes ahead of the Bihar Assembly election to be held in October-Novembe this year wherein the NDA, which consists of the BJP, JD(U), and LJP, will be once again looking forward to returning to power. In contrast, the INDIA Bloc will be giving competition to the incumbent Nitish Kumar government. (ANI)
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Prashant Kishor slams Modi govt's ‘ceasefire' with Pakistan: 'Can't achieve anything by distributing sindoor boxes'
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government's decision to agree to a cessation of hostilities with Pakistan after four days of military action post Operation Sindoor last month. The political consultant-turned-politician suggested by halting action India may have been a missed opportunity for the Indian Army to push its advantage further. Kishor said, going by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement, Pakistan wanted the the cessation, indicating that neighboring country was under pressure and fearful of defeat. "I'm thinking, if Pakistan wanted a ceasefire, as our Foreign Minister is saying, that means our army was doing a good job, we were defeating Pakistan. It must have been out of fear that Pakistan wanted a ceasefire. So if Pakistan wanted a ceasefire, why did we agree to it? The Army should have let it go on for two more days," Kishor said during a press conference in East Champaran on Saturday. Kishor priased Jaishankar calling him 'very educated and sensible.' "Regarding the issue of the ceasefire, our country's EAM Jaishankar is a very educated and sensible person. I have great respect for him. I read his statement where he said the ceasefire was done at Pakistan's initiative," he added. India carried out precision strikes under Operation Sindoor on nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, on 7 May in response to the22 April Pahalgam terror attackthat killed 26 people, mostly tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attackIndian military baseson 8, 9 and 10 May. The Pakistani attempts were strongly responded to by the Indian side by inflicting heavy damages to a number of key Pakistani military installations including air bases, air defence systems, command and control centres and radar sites. The two nations, however, agreed on an understanding to halt military action on 10 May. Kishor said the situation on the ground suggested that India's military was in control. "That's exactly what our army personnel are saying, what the citizens of this country are saying, that during the fight, we had them on the back foot, sirens were going off, people were hiding, Pakistan was on the defensive, begging for a ceasefire." Kishor was referring to External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar's comments in which he had said that it was the militaries of the two nations that negotiated directly and resolved the conflict through agreement and understanding for a cessation of fire and military action. 'Then why did you halt the action? It should have continued for a few more days. And if you did go for a ceasefire, why mislead the public? It's clear that what he's saying is wrong… You can't achieve anything by simply distributing boxes of sindoor (vermillion),' he said Kishor also challenged claims made by foreign leaders about who led peace efforts. "Although, Trump said something else, that he did it and that he deserve da Nobel Peace Prize, from brekenring peace. But why should we believe what Trump said? We will believe our own Foreign Minister," Kishor said On May 23, days after United States President Donald trump claimed that he played a role in settling the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated that it was the militaries of the two nations that negotiated directly. You can't achieve anything by simply distributing boxes of sindoor. Kishor's statement comes ahead of the Bihar Assembly election to be held in October-November this year wherein the NDA, which consists of the BJP, JD(U), and LJP, will be once again looking forward to returning to power. In contrast, the INDIA Bloc will be giving competition to the incumbent Nitish Kumar government. Kishor's party Jan Suraaj is contesting first Bihar assembly election this year.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Power restored to JP's house after 1 year: PK
1 2 Patna: A day after Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor visited Sitabdiara in Saran district and raised concerns, electricity supply was restored on Wednesday to the ancestral home and museum of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan . Kishor had visited the site on Tuesday to launch his "Bihar Badlao Yatra" and found that power to JP's house and museum had been disconnected for the past year due to non-payment of dues amounting to Rs 4 lakh, he claimed. While expressing gratitude to the administration for acting swiftly, Kishor also questioned the state of governance in Bihar. "The govt took cognizance of my appeal and the electricity supply was restored to JP's house within 24 hours," he said. Highlighting the irony, he added, "Why is badlao (change) necessary in Bihar where the disciples of JP have been in power for over 30 years?" Kishor also spoke about a local water crisis. Residents of Sitabdiara had informed him that the groundwater level had dropped, leading to a shortage of drinking water. "When the people of Sitabdiara told me about the water crisis, the Jan Suraaj team spoke to the officials concerned and we have been assured that water supply to the 2,000 affected houses will resume soon," he said. Kishor has announced plans to visit all 243 assembly constituencies in the state over the next four months to establish direct communication with the public. His party, Jan Suraaj, intends to contest all 243 seats in the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for Oct-Nov this year.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PK launches yatra from JP's birthplace
1 2 Patna: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday launched the " Bihar Badlao Yatra " from Sitab Diara, the ancestral village of socialist icon Jaiprakash Narayan in Bihar's Saran district. The yatra is widely seen as a move to build public awareness about the need for systemic change and present an alternative in the next assembly elections. Kishor began the yatra after paying floral tributes at JP's statue and visiting his ancestral home. He expressed dismay over its condition. "JP's followers are enjoying air conditioning in their homes while JP's house in Sitab Diara remains enveloped in pitch darkness," Kishor told reporters. He urged the govt to restore electricity to the house through public donations. "I have not come to see JP's deteriorating house but to draw inspiration from the birthplace of Loknayak. However, witnessing the condition here strengthens my resolve for change in Bihar," he said. Criticising those claiming to be JP's ideological heirs, Kishor added, "JP gave a call for 'total revolution' aimed at 'Vyavastha Parivartan'. Sadly, neither has the system changed nor has there been any improvement. Those who claim to be his disciples have run governments riddled with corruption and nepotism." Kishor announced that he would cover all 243 assembly constituencies over the next 120 days, without taking a break or returning home, and would address two rallies daily. His yatra comes in the wake of a poor performance in the recent by-elections. Except for one seat, Jan Suraaj candidates lost their deposits in three out of four contests held in Nov. Kishor launched the party in Oct last year.
