Jan Suraj founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday ruled out any possibility of joining the coalition government if his party fails to get an absolute majority in the Bihar Assembly elections. In an exclusive interview with ANI, the political strategist turned politician Singh made it clear that he would prefer to continue working with the people rather than compromise with the principles of his party.
If the people of Bihar still do not want change, we will stay with them and keep working for the next five years. The question of joining the government does not arise. Jan Suraj will form the government on his own strength, otherwise we will sit in the opposition. And if necessary, we will hold re-elections, let re-elections be held. We are against BJP, we oppose them on ideological grounds.
Kishore further said, “We have put in our blood and sweat to build Jan Suraj and the changes are visible, so let’s wait for the results. When the results come, what’s the worst that can happen? This time Jan Suraj may not get that many seats, then we will work for the next five years. What is the hurry? I am 48 years old; I can give five more years to this work.”
Prashant Kishor on Saturday criticized the BJP-led central government, alleging that it was giving more priority to Gujarat in setting up factories, while ignoring Bihar. “They (BJP) take votes from Bihar, so they should set up factories in Bihar too. For the last 15 years, Prime Minister Modi has set up factories in Gujarat, not in Bihar,” Prashant Kishor said at an election rally.
Criticizing the opposition grand alliance and the ruling NDA alliance, Kishor said, “Is this acceptable to you? ‘Nitish chacha rahenge ki jaayenge?’ Do you want ‘Lalu’s Lantern’? Jungle secret of lantern? Now, if you don’t vote for Lalu, Nitish or Modi, who will be left?”
The first phase of assembly elections in Bihar concluded peacefully on Thursday, with a record 65.08% voters voting. The remaining 122 constituencies will go to polls in the second phase on November 11. Counting of votes will take place on November 14.
