A stir has been created by a statement from Jan Suraj Party leader and former election strategist Prashant Kishor, who labeled Bihar as a failing state.
Speaking to the Bihari diaspora in America, Prashant Kishor openly addressed Bihar's current predicament, highlighting the pressing need for acknowledgment that Bihar is embroiled in multifaceted difficulties. In terms of population, if considered as a sovereign state, Bihar would rank as the world's 11th largest nation, having exceeded Japan. The most daunting challenge lies in the societal despair concerning Bihar's potential for recovery.
During an online dialogue, Prashant Kishor expressed unwavering confidence that despite the Jan Suraj Party's disappointing performance in the Bihar Assembly elections, they will emerge victorious in 2025. He noted that the party failed to secure even a single seat in the recent by-elections.
Pointing to Bihar's prevailing challenges, he stated that it's crucial to confront the reality that Bihar is in dire straits. As a hypothetical country, its population would stand as the 11th largest globally, moving beyond Japan. Disillusionment in Bihar's society, he criticized, mirrors that seen in Sudan's prolonged conflict; when states fail to meet people's aspirations, anxiety mounts about future generations. Bihar faces a similar predicament.
Kishor reassured the Bihari diaspora in America that he isn't spreading fear but shedding light on the reality, emphasizing the Jan Suraj Party's confidence in winning the 2025 elections. Undoubtedly, education reform will top the agenda if they assume leadership.
