Prashant Kishor urges Mithila Brahmins to rethink BJP support: ‘Caste loyalty has come at a cost’

Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj and an MLA from Bankipur, has challenged Brahmins in Mithila to reconsider their support for the BJP. He argues that by alienating Muslim voters who previously backed their leaders, the community has weakened its political influence. Kishor urged the audience to prioritize education over religious mobilization, stating, "Your strength is the pen.

Your strength is Saraswati. You are not people who wield axes." He made these remarks during an event in Mahinam village in Darbhanga, responding to questions about his vision for health, education, and employment. Kishor noted that the community's strength lies in learning and concern for others, not just caste identity. He criticized the BJP for sending its own children to study abroad while encouraging others to mobilize against Muslims with extreme symbols.

Kishor accused the party of political "bonded labor," where voters are taken for granted due to assured support along caste or religious lines. He also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Bihar's floods and contrasted promises of industry and infrastructure in Gujarat with Bihar's strained train services. Kishor urged voters to choose honest candidates regardless of caste, religion, or party, emphasizing that improvement requires better electoral choices.