Patna, Oct 15 (PTI) – Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraaj Party, has put on his political strategist cap and predicted a certain defeat for the ruling NDA in Bihar. He cites the BJP-led coalition's inability to finalize seats and candidates as a major concern.
In an exclusive interview with PTI, Kishor—who has recently opined that the JD(U) would find it challenging to win even "25 seats" in the 243-member assembly—believes the situation has deteriorated for the party under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership.
"The NDA is undoubtedly on its way out, and Nitish Kumar will not return as chief minister," Kishor proclaimed. He has worked closely with the JD(U) leader, both as a poll analyst and, for a short period, as a party colleague.
"One doesn't need to be a psephologist to understand the JD(U)'s predicament," he continued. "In the last assembly elections, Chirag Paswan staged a revolt shortly before the announcement, fielding candidates, many of whom had little impact, against Kumar's nominees, which caused their numbers to plummet to 43."
Kishor also asserted that there is "complete chaos" within the NDA, with uncertainty over which seats the BJP will contest and where the JD(U) plans to position its candidates.
"The situation is no better within the INDIA bloc, either. A recurring tiff between the RJD and the Congress prevails, and the allegiance of former state minister Mukesh Sahani’s Vikassheel Insaan Party remains unclear," remarked Kishor.
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