Meeting Samrat Choudhary will not turn him into a PhD holder, says Prashant Kishor
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor dismissed suggestions that a recent interaction with the Bihar Chief Minister signals a change in their relationship.
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Friday stated that meeting Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary would not change his opinion of the BJP leader. Kishor made these remarks after a video of him interacting with Choudhary at a public gathering in Patna went viral, according to India Today.
The interaction occurred on Thursday during a prayer meeting for the late RK Sinha, a former Rajya Sabha MP and founder of Security and Intelligence Services. Kishor, Choudhary, and RJD leader Rohini Acharya were among those attending the ceremony in memory of Sinha, who died on October 30.
Kishor said the meeting was a matter of social and political courtesy. He stated that he attended the shradh ceremony where Choudhary was also present and noted that Bihar's culture teaches social courtesy when meeting others.
The Jan Suraaj founder continued his criticism of the Chief Minister, questioning Choudhary's educational qualifications and alleging a criminal past. Kishor said that even if he met Choudhary again, it would not transform the Chief Minister from a Class 7-fail into a PhD holder.
Kishor also addressed his previous comments, saying that if he had called Choudhary a criminal earlier, he would not call him a sage tomorrow. He added that his fight is for the betterment of Bihar rather than against any individual, caste, or political party.
Choudhary, who became Bihar Chief Minister on April 15, 2026, has largely refrained from responding directly to the personal attacks from Kishor.