Jan Suraaj head Prashant Kishor criticized Bihar’s deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav’s capacity to steer the state’s growth. Kishor did not mince words when he questioned Yadav’s educational qualifications, pointing out that despite his wealthy background, he failed to pass the tenth grade.
Speaking at a meeting in Bhojpur, Bihar, Kishor stated, “If someone is unable to obtain an education due to a lack of finances, it is understandable.
But if someone’s parents are chief ministers and he can’t pass 10th grade, that reflects their attitude toward education.”
Kishor further criticised Yadav’s educational background and highlighted the irony, saying, “A 9th fail is showing the way to Bihar’s development. He (Tejashwi Yadav) doesn’t know the difference between GDP and GDP growth and he will tell how Bihar will improve?”
Kishor challenged Yadav’s credentials, arguing that his only claim to leadership is being the son of former chief minister Lalu Yadav and a leader in RJD due to family ties. He highlighted that Yadav must work hard and prove himself through actions to build a reputation beyond his family name.
Kishor also questioned Yadav’s upcoming state tour, set to begin on September 10, urging him to connect with constituents on foot instead of relying on a convoy of vehicles and staged photo opportunities.
He criticised Yadav’s promises of government jobs as misleading, pointing out that the existing 23 lakh government employees in Bihar only account for 1.97 per cent of the population, and even if Yadav delivers on his promises, 98 per cent of the people would remain unaffected.
Kishor also challenged Yadav to speak about socialism for five minutes without reading from a paper, implying that Yadav lacks the necessary understanding to discuss such concepts.
Speaking on the caste census, Kishor supported its implementation but criticized the current political discourse surrounding it as a tool for political gain. He suggested that parties genuinely concerned about the issue should first implement the census in states where they hold power and provide economic benefits to the respective communities, including the Congress party in the states they govern.
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Source: TOI
