Prashant Kishor issues clarification on meeting with Samrat Chaudhary
What's the story
Jan Suraaj founder and Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor has clarified that his recent meeting with Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary was only a matter of social and political courtesy. Kishor reiterated his opposition to Chaudhary despite the recent meeting in Patna. He said such interactions shouldn't be misconstrued as a change in political positions.
Political opposition
Meeting won't turn a '7th grade failure into a PhD'
Kishor said, "My meeting with Samrat Chaudhary will not turn someone who failed Class 7 into a PhD holder."
He reiterated, "I have previously described him as a criminal. Just because I met him once does not mean I will start portraying him as a saint or sage."
The Jan Suraaj founder emphasized the need to maintain social and political decorum during such meetings but clarified that it doesn't mean he would start portraying Chaudhary in a positive light.
Flood concerns
Kishor urges PM Modi to address Bihar's flood problems
Kishor also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Bihar's flood problems during his upcoming visit on November 21.
He pointed out that recent floods affected around 50 lakh people in the state.
The Jan Suraaj founder recalled promises made by PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the Assembly election campaign for a permanent solution to these recurring floods under a BJP-led government.
Infrastructure criticism
'Roads, trains alone cannot ensure well-being of people of Bihar'
Kishor criticized PM Modi for only announcing infrastructure projects like roads and railways during his visits.
He demanded a concrete roadmap on when Bihar would be free from floods and large-scale migration issues.
"Roads and trains alone cannot ensure the well-being of the people of Bihar," he said, stressing that these issues need to be addressed directly.
Surveillance remarks
Phone tapping has been going on for long time: Kishor
Kishor also commented on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of phone tapping.
He said surveillance has been going on for a long time, referring to the Pegasus controversy where his name was also listed.
"Phone tapping has been happening for a long time. My name was also on the list released during the Pegasus controversy," he said.