Prashant Kishor Critiques Raj Thackerays Remarks on Chhath Festival
Prashant Kishor criticizes Raj Thackeray for his comments on Chhath, questioning his political relevance and media tactics.
Patna, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraj, has sharply criticized Raj Thackeray, the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), for his comments regarding the Chhath festival. Speaking on Saturday in Patna, Kishor suggested that Thackeray resorts to insulting people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to gain media attention when he feels overlooked. He emphasized that such individuals should not be given undue importance by the media.
Kishor pointed out that Thackeray lacks a clear political stance, oscillating between praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi one day and criticizing him the next. He accused Thackeray of having a singular agenda: to remain in the spotlight. When ignored for six months, Thackeray resorts to making derogatory statements about the people of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, Kishor claimed.
He questioned Thackeray’s relevance, asking who is actually seeking his opinions and where he stands politically. Kishor highlighted that the NDA and BJP govern Maharashtra, and if any harm comes to Hindi-speaking individuals there, people from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and other Hindi-speaking regions will hold the BJP accountable.
Regarding the Chhath festival, Kishor emphasized its significance as a major cultural event for the people of Bihar. He expressed his commitment to engaging with the community, visiting homes and neighborhoods to ensure that devotees face no difficulties during the festival.
On the topic of meeting the Chief Minister, Kishor described it as political etiquette, asserting that he would engage respectfully with anyone, regardless of their political affiliation. He clarified that his fight is not against any individual, caste, or religion, but rather against poverty and underdevelopment in Bihar.
Kishor also criticized Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit to Bihar, suggesting that it would only yield empty promises. He argued that the Prime Minister would focus on self-promotion rather than addressing pressing issues like flood relief, education, employment, and migration.
He raised concerns about the announced 1,800 special trains for Chhath, questioning their availability. Kishor lamented that people from Bihar continue to travel in overcrowded conditions. He accused the Prime Minister of avoiding discussions on critical local issues in favor of broader topics related to caste, religion, and international affairs. In response to allegations regarding phone tapping involving Rahul Gandhi, Kishor noted that such practices have been a topic of public discourse since the Pegasus controversy, stating that it is well-known that phones of opposition figures are often monitored.
