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Prashant Kishor snaps at being called ‘poor thing’, brands CM Samrat Chaudhary ‘illiterate criminal’
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 02:17 AM
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Prashant Kishor reacted angrily after being referred to as “बेचारा” and told Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary that he is an “uneducated criminal”.
Prashant Kishor, the well‑known political strategist, expressed strong displeasure after a media interaction referred to him as “बेचारा” (poor thing). In the ensuing exchange, Kishor turned his ire towards Bihar’s Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, labeling the chief minister an “uneducated criminal”.
The comment was made during a press briefing where Kishor was asked about his role in recent state politics. He denied any personal insult, insisting that the term was used to undermine his professional reputation.
Political analysts noted that Kishor’s outburst underscores rising tensions between the strategist and the state government, especially ahead of upcoming electoral contests. Both sides have yet to issue formal statements clarifying the incident.
The episode adds to a series of heated exchanges in Bihar’s political arena, reflecting broader friction over policy decisions and campaign strategies.
The comment was made during a press briefing where Kishor was asked about his role in recent state politics. He denied any personal insult, insisting that the term was used to undermine his professional reputation.
Political analysts noted that Kishor’s outburst underscores rising tensions between the strategist and the state government, especially ahead of upcoming electoral contests. Both sides have yet to issue formal statements clarifying the incident.
The episode adds to a series of heated exchanges in Bihar’s political arena, reflecting broader friction over policy decisions and campaign strategies.