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Bihar CM labels Prashant Kishor 'illiterate criminal', strategist fires back
✍️ TOI India
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 09:49 AM
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called political strategist Prashant Kishor an "illiterate criminal" and "bechara", prompting Kishor to publicly refute the remarks.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recently described political consultant Prashant Kishor as an "illiterate criminal" and used the term "bechara" while speaking about the strategist's activities in the state.
Kishor, who has managed election campaigns for multiple parties across India, responded by rejecting the accusations, asserting his professional credentials and experience.
The sharp exchange underscores the heightened political rhetoric in Bihar as parties gear up for forthcoming electoral battles, with both leaders resorting to strong language to challenge each other's credibility.
No further legal steps have been announced, and the dispute remains confined to public statements and media coverage.
Kishor, who has managed election campaigns for multiple parties across India, responded by rejecting the accusations, asserting his professional credentials and experience.
The sharp exchange underscores the heightened political rhetoric in Bihar as parties gear up for forthcoming electoral battles, with both leaders resorting to strong language to challenge each other's credibility.
No further legal steps have been announced, and the dispute remains confined to public statements and media coverage.