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Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
‘Remarks made to deliberately humiliate me': Bihar minister sues Prashant Kishor for defamation over ticket-buying claims
Accusing Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor of making 'baseless and derogatory' remarks against him and his daughter, Bihar Rural Works Department minister and JD(U) leader Ashok Choudhary on Tuesday filed a defamation suit at the Patna Civil Court. Kishor had recently alleged that Choudhary paid Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) to secure a ticket for his daughter, Shambhavi Choudhary, who won the Samastipur Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 elections. Ashok Choudhary said Kishor made 'irresponsible remarks to deliberately humiliate me'. While Ideological differences in public life are one thing, personal attacks and public humiliation are unacceptable, he said. 'I sent him a legal notice, but his response was unsatisfactory. Today, I have filed a defamation suit in the CJM court,' Choudhary said. 'We represent a society that was long denied a voice. Our parents educated us, and we have been in politics for so long. If we remain silent, how will the poor society we represent understand what it means to fight for their rights? This mindset against backward and Dalit communities, this kind of language, must stop. You cannot just say anything,' the minister said. He demanded a public apology from Kishor, warning that he would 'pursue the case up to the Supreme Court' if necessary. 'My daughter and I have struggled to reach this position, and millions look up to us. Our society didn't even have the right to speak 40-50 years ago. If we don't fight, do you think an ordinary Dalit will stand up against such accusations? This case is to show our society that we should not fear and must use our constitutional rights against irresponsible and wrong claims,' said Choudhary. During a press conference in Siwan, Kishore addressed the matter. 'I am not someone who gets intimidated by defamation cases or FIRs… He may file as many lawsuits and FIRs against me, those won't scare me,' he said. He alleged that 'corruption is openly discussed across Bihar's villages', be it in land surveys or government jobs, and added that 'if speaking the truth invites defamation suits, then every journalist will face cases. Kishor, a former political strategist turned politician, launched Jan Suraaj Party in October 2024 after a 3,000-km padyatra across Bihar. His party has announced plans to contest all seats in the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, positioning itself as an alternative to mainstream parties. At a press conference last month in Jamui, Kishor had alleged that Choudhary paid LJP(RV) to secure the Samastipur ticket for Shambhavi, who at 25, won the seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, becoming one of the youngest members of Parliament.
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.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"What does Bihar election have to do with Pakistan?" Prashant Kishor questions as PM Modi holds roadshow in Patna
Siwan (Bihar) [India], May 30 (ANI): Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly bringing Pakistan into the Bihar election discourse and questioned, 'What does Bihar election have to do with Pakistan?' Speaking to the media during a public event in Siwan, Kishor questioned the relevance of Pakistan in the context of the election campaign in Bihar, as PM held a roadshow in Patna on Thursday evening after inaugurating the New Terminal Building of Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in the state capital. 'What does Bihar election have to do with Pakistan? Election is in Patna, not of India-Pakistan. Don't fool people. You were made to be the PM to fight against Pakistan and China, the country is with you. But currently, the election is in Bihar. We want to know when there will be proper education in Bihar. When will the youths get employment in Bihar?...when will our migration from Bihar stop?' said Kishor. Meanwhile, during the PM's roadshow, people were present in large numbers and greeted him enthusiastically. PM Modi waved to people, many of whom were carrying the Tricolour. They also raised slogans. People, having their homes along the route, came to the rooftops and balconies to have a glimpse of PM Modi. Earlier, PM inaugurated the New Terminal Building of Jayprakash Narayan International Airport, accompanied by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister of Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu. Built at a cost of around Rs 1,200 crore, the terminal will cater to one crore passengers annually. PM also laid the foundation stone of the new civil enclave at Bihta Airport, a Rs 1,410 crore project aimed at serving the rapidly expanding educational and residential areas near Patna. (ANI)
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Prashant Kishor as Jan Suraaj Party's CM face
Jan Suraaj Party's newly elected national president and two-term former MP from Purnea Uday Singh created a flutter in the state's political circles when he revealed during a media interaction that Prashant Kishor would be the party's chief ministerial candidate. This is remarkable because Kishor has stated emphatically on numerous occasions that he doesn't harbour any aspiration to become the CM and that he entered politics just to bring about a positive change in the state. So, how did Kishor change his mind? And more important, since the party will go solo in the Assembly polls later this year, how will the move affect its fortunes? No tilak? No Hindu: Saraogi on Tejashwi Senior BJP leader and Bihar minister Sanjay Saraogi mounted a blistering attack on RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav during a recent media interaction, calling into question his Hinduness. Saraogi pointed out how the RJD leader had reportedly wiped off the tilak off his forehead shortly after leaving the temple premises during his visit to the Ahilya Mahotsav in Mithila. He alleged that Tejashwi and his ilk only visit a temple for optics. The saffron party leader insisted to the press that the Yadav scion is a 'fake Hindu' and that he cannot be trusted at any cost. But he didn't stop there. He also claimed that Tejashwi has lost his credibility as a politician.
The Print
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Prashant Kishor visits Jayaprakash Narayan's ancestral house, attacks govt over no electricity
'For the last 35 years, Bihar has been ruled by self-proclaimed disciples of JP. And this is the state of a place associated with their mentor,' said Kishor, in an obvious reference to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD president Lalu Prasad. Kishor reached the ancestral house of 'JP', as he is fondly remembered, late in the evening and shared with the posse of journalists his outrage over the premises being devoid of electricity. Patna, May 20 (PTI) Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday visited Sitab Diara, a remote village in Saran district of Bihar, famous as the place where legendary socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan was born. 'I am sure politicians have not been visiting this place after dusk. Had they been here in the night, like I am, they would have learnt, like me, that the electricity supply to this house has been stopped on account of the government's failure to clear dues worth Rs 4 lakh,' he added. Kishor, who has been touring the state to drum up support for his fledgling party ahead of assembly polls which are due in a few months, disclosed that he was not happy with the upkeep of first President Rajendra Prasad's ancestral house in Siwan and the Bhitiharwa Ashram, a school set up by Kasturba Gandhi. 'But neither of these places was in such a poor state. I can understand that, being a place of historical importance, the house of JP must retain the original thatched roof and not be adorned with modern tiles. But at least an uninterrupted supply of electricity should have been ensured,' said the former poll strategist. Kishor also recalled that his visit to the house of a famous freedom fighter in Champaran 'brought the spotlight on the absence of pucca roads to the village, and the administration was compelled to take corrective measures'. 'I hope my visit to Sitab Diara would yield similar results. But for all those who are sceptical of the need for bringing a change in Bihar, this should serve as an eye-opener. JP has been given the Bharat Ratna. And this is how his house is being treated,' said Kishor. PTI NAC SOM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
