Prashant Kishor, political strategist and founder of the Jan Suraaj movement, has once again stirred the political waters in Bihar. Taking a dig at Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his Bihar visit, Kishor declared, “You can’t win votes in Bihar just by saying factories were established in Gujarat.” He stressed that Bihar’s electorate seeks real promises for their own state, not examples of progress in other regions.
According to Kishor, Bihar’s young population has been waiting for decades to see genuine economic opportunities. Migration to other states for jobs remains one of the state’s biggest problems. He pointed out that if factories and industries can flourish in Gujarat, there is no reason Bihar should lag behind. Leaders, he said, must show a clear roadmap for Bihar’s growth, covering employment, infrastructure, and education.
Kishor’s remarks came after Amit Shah praised Gujarat’s industrial expansion while addressing a gathering in Bihar. Shah argued that the Modi government has transformed India’s development landscape. However, Kishor countered by saying Bihar deserves its own plan, not comparisons. He urged voters to demand accountability and concrete commitments from all political parties contesting the upcoming elections.
The strategist also reminded that Bihar has historically contributed talent and workforce to India, yet lacks basic development infrastructure. He believes that unless leaders focus on self-reliance, industrial growth, and job creation in Bihar, the cycle of migration and poverty will continue.
This sharp exchange highlights the central theme of the upcoming Bihar elections—whether leaders will address Bihar’s specific needs or rely on achievements elsewhere. With Prashant Kishor raising the pitch, “You can’t win votes in Bihar” has become a defining phrase in the state’s political debate.
