As Bihar gears up for assembly elections, the political atmosphere is charged with sharp exchanges. Prashant Kishor, of the Jan Suraaj Party, did not mince words when commenting on Lalu Yadav’s remarks concerning the escalating crime rates and deteriorating law and order in the state. Kishor implied that it was ironic for Yadav to speak on such matters, framing it as akin to a lion deciding to become a vegetarian.
During his Bihar Badlav Yatra, which reached Saran on June 10th, Kishor took aim at both Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former CM Lalu Yadav. The crux of Kishor’s criticism centered on a post by Lalu Yadav on X, where the latter voiced concerns about the state of law and order, raising questions about the Nitish Kumar government’s effectiveness in curbing criminal activities. Kishor’s remarks, made in response to Yadav’s statements, suggest a deep skepticism regarding Yadav’s credibility on matters of law and order. Kishor’s comments highlighted the political maneuvering and the perception of changing stances by key figures in Bihar’s political landscape.