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The politics of Bihar is going through its most interesting and intense phase these days, where leaders are firing political arrows at each other to solve the upcoming political equations. In this series, Jan Suraj Party founder and political strategist Prashant Kishore has made a direct and very sharp attack on MP Pappu Yadav during one of his meetings. Through his statements, Prashant Kishore not only raised questions on Pappu Yadav’s working style, but also made it clear that his politics is completely different from traditional and show-off politics. Prashant Kishore sarcastically said that some leaders have a habit of distributing money among the people in the name of disaster or relief and then get their photographs clicked in front of the media, but their aim is not just to get clicked and make headlines. Since this statement came to light, there has been an uproar in the political circles of Bihar and a debate has broken out on social media between the supporters of the two leaders.
Prashant Kishore, who is making inroads among the public through his ‘Jan Suraj Padyatra’ and public dialogue programs in different districts of Bihar, has put forward the priorities of his politics in very clear words. In his address, without naming or directly attacking the style of Pappu Yadav, he said that there are some people in the state who, instead of providing permanent solutions to the real problems of the people, just distribute packets or money in the name of immediate help and pat themselves on the back in front of the camera. Prashant Kishor bluntly said that he has no desire to go to the society and just distribute ‘Chuda-Jaggery’ and get his photo clicked to get applause. According to him, Bihar is not in dire need of donations or dole outs, but of a strong system change, better education, employment and policy reforms, for which Jan Suraj is working.
On the other hand, the political identity of Pappu Yadav, who was elected as an independent MP from Purnia, has always been that of a leader who is seen standing at the forefront on the ground in times of disaster, flood, epidemic or any crisis. Be it the terrible floods in Bihar, the Corona crisis or the matter of helping a poor family, Pappu Yadav is often seen going among the people and distributing financial help, ration and essential items from his own pocket. His supporters believe that his grassroots activism and his habit of helping people in times of pain make him a favorite of the common people of Bihar. This is the reason why when Prashant Kishor termed his style as ‘hobby of taking photographs’, it sparked reactions in political circles. Pappu Yadav’s fans are calling it a result of being nervous about his popularity, while Prashant Kishore’s supporters say that the people of Bihar no longer need dole, but permanent employment for the future of their children.
Before the upcoming assembly elections, apart from the traditional parties (RJD and JDU), a new political option is being prepared in the politics of Bihar, between Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj Party and leaders with strong personal base. Prashant Kishore is continuously emphasizing that the public should rise above the equations of castes and religions and vote in the name of the education and future of their children. In such a situation, when they question the working style of other popular leaders working on the ground, it is a direct indication that the election field is going to be very contested and interesting in the coming days. The public is also now understanding very well how much difference there is between the words and actions of each leader.
After this latest attack by Prashant Kishor, now the eyes of political analysts are focused on whether MP Pappu Yadav retaliates on this statement or responds actively among the public in his familiar style. Bihar politics has always been known for its statements and sharp attitude, where the public watches every word very carefully. On one hand, while Prashant Kishor is talking about long-term vision and system change, on the other hand, leaders with grassroots style like Pappu Yadav are giving edge to their politics by becoming direct partners in the happiness and sorrow of the people. Only time will tell as to which of these political models the conscious people of Bihar will adopt and which they will reject.