Bihar Election Controversy: Prashant Kishor Accuses BJP of Intimidation

Prashant Kishor alleges improper influence in Bihar elections, claiming BJP pressured Jan Suraaj Party candidates to withdraw. He criticizes BJP for allegedly using intimidation tactics similar to the 'Surat model.' Kishor urges Election Commission intervention as his party faces reduced representation.

On Tuesday, political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of pressuring three Jan Suraaj Party candidates to retract their Bihar election nominations.

During a press conference, Kishor alleged that the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was threatening opposition candidates to bolster their own chances of victory.

Kishor's party now competes on 240 seats after the withdrawal of their candidates from Danapur, Brahampur, and Gopalganj. He called for the Election Commission to secure candidate safety, warning against the replication of BJP's 'Surat model' strategy.

(With inputs from agencies.)