‘Ideologically against BJP’: Prashant Kishore rules out being part of any coalition govt in Bihar

Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishore, who is working hard to project his party as an alternative to the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and JDU-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar assembly elections, Sunday ruled out any possibility of joining a coalition government.

The political strategist-turned-politician said that he would even force another election if the NDA and Mahagathbandhan fail to form a majority government in Bihar.

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Kishore made it clear that if the people of Bihar don’t want to change yet, he would keep wroking for another five years and sit in the Opposition.

There is no question of joining the government, either. Jan Suraaj will form the government on its own strength, or we’ll sit in the Opposition. And if needed, we’ll even force another election, let it happen again,” Kishore told ANI.

Amid RJD’s assertions that his party is the B team of the BJP, Prashant Kishore said he is against the saffron party and opposes it on ideological grounds.

He, however, expressed optimism that change is visible in Bihar. “We have put our blood and sweat into building Jan Suraaj, and the change is already visible, so let’s just wait for the results.”

He further continued, “When the numbers come, what’s the worst that can happen? Maybe Jan Suraaj won’t get as many seats this time, then we’ll work for another five years. What’s the hurry? I’m 48 years old; I can give five more years to this cause.”

Prashant Kishore is projecting Jan Surraj as an alternative in the state’s politics, he attacks the BJP saying the party favours Gujarat over Bihar and over the uncertainty over Nitish Kumar’s future in the NDA. “Is this (BJP’s alleged discrimination) acceptable to you? ‘Nitish Chacha rahenge ki jayenge?” he said at a public rally.

In the same breath, Kishore targetted the RJD over its track record on law and order. “Do you want ‘Lalu ka Lalten’? Jungle Raj of Lalten? Now, if you don’t vote for Lalu, Nitish, or Modi, then who is left?”