Prashant Kishor Accuses BJP of Election Interference in Bihar

Prashant Kishor alleges BJP forced withdrawal of three Jan Suraaj Party candidates from Bihar elections. Kishor claims BJP pressured candidates via visits from ministers and spreading false rumors. He urges Election Commission intervention, warning erosion of public trust if candidate security isn't ensured.

In a heated press conference on Tuesday, poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor accused the BJP of coercing three Jan Suraaj Party candidates into withdrawing from the Bihar elections.

Kishor alleged that the ruling NDA was instigating fear of losing, forcing opposition candidates out of the race through threats and political pressure.

He urged the Election Commission to safeguard candidates, warning that public trust in the electoral process is on the line if these tactics go unchecked.

(With inputs from agencies.)