On the afternoon of September 29, as families gathered at the busy Durga Puja pandals in Patna, political strategist Prashant Kishor took center stage with some surprising claims. During a press conference, he held up a folder filled with documents and launched a series of allegations against prominent leaders from the ruling JD(U)-BJP government in Bihar.
Kishor’s accusations focused on five key individuals: veteran JD(U) minister Ashok Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Health Minister Mangal Pandey, state unit chief Dilip Jaiswal, and West Champaran MP Sanjay Jaiswal of the BJP. He shared a mix of new and old allegations, backing each with legal notices and threats of lawsuits. Kishor also promised to release more documents, turning the situation into a legal battle and a captivating media event.
