Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has launched another sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, accusing him of being unfit to govern the state and describing him as an “uneducated criminal”.
Kishor made the remarks in Saharsa on Thursday while responding to questions about Choudhary’s recent interview, in which the chief minister reportedly referred to the Bankipur MLA as “bechara”, or helpless.
Taking a swipe at the remark, Kishor said Choudhary was justified in calling him “bechara” because, according to him, he had no option but to continue fighting to remove what he described as an “uneducated criminal” from Bihar’s political leadership.
Kishor has repeatedly used the terms “anpadh” and “apradhi” while targeting Choudhary, including during the political campaign preceding his elevation to the chief minister’s post.
The latest exchange adds to the increasingly bitter political confrontation between the two leaders, with Kishor continuing to position his Jan Suraaj Party as an alternative to Bihar’s established political forces.
Kishor’s Bankipur appeal
Kishor had also backed his party’s candidate during the Bankipur bypoll, which was held after BJP national president Nitin Nabin vacated the constituency.
At the time, Kishor urged voters to support his candidate and argued that a strong electoral performance would send a political message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah about public dissatisfaction with Choudhary.
His latest comments indicate that his criticism of the Bihar government is continuing beyond the election campaign, with governance and corruption remaining central themes in his political attacks.
Floods become another target
During his interaction in Saharsa, Kishor also turned his attention to Bihar’s recurring flood crisis, particularly in the Kosi region.
He claimed that flooding has remained a persistent problem in the state for decades and said his travels through the region had shown him the impact on families living in vulnerable areas.
According to Kishor, some families are forced to relocate multiple times every year because of flooding.
He further alleged that successive governments have failed to pursue a permanent solution because flood-related projects create opportunities for corruption.
Kishor specifically questioned the functioning of the Water Resources Department, arguing that ministers responsible for flood-control infrastructure can face less public scrutiny when projects such as embankments fail.
These claims are part of Kishor’s broader criticism of the state’s political and administrative system.
Kishor renews attack on prohibition policy
Kishor also reiterated his opposition to Bihar’s prohibition policy, describing the law as ineffective and “farzi”.
He warned that continuing with the present approach could contribute to a growing drug problem in the state.
Drawing a comparison with Punjab’s drug crisis, Kishor said Bihar could eventually face an “Udta Bihar” situation if the prohibition policy remains unchanged.
The Jan Suraaj founder has previously criticised prohibition as a policy that, in his view, has failed to achieve its intended objectives.
With Choudhary’s “bechara” remark now triggering another public exchange, Kishor’s latest comments have brought the focus back to the political battle over Bihar’s governance, while also highlighting two of the state’s longstanding challenges — floods and prohibition.
