Gopalganj: Political strategist-turned- leader Prashant Kishor on Tuesday intensified his campaign for systemic change in Bihar, using his three-day tour of Gopalganj district under the ongoing Bihar Badlaav Yatra to launch a scathing critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the PM’s expected visit to the state on June 20.
Addressing large gatherings in Bijayipur, Bheriya, Panchdevri and Kuchaykot, Kishor took aim at what he described as token gestures and populist rhetoric from the BJP leadership. “It is nothing new that Modi ji is coming to Bihar — elections are near, so now Bihar will be visible to him again,” Kishor told reporters after the rally. “But will he answer when children of Bihar will stop migrating to Gujarat for work?”
Continuing his attack, Kishor said the prime minister’s speeches would likely focus on “Pakistan and free rations” rather than the real issues plaguing the state. “Modi ji will not tell you when Gopalganj’s sugar mill will reopen, when jobs will be created here, or when Bihar will have a proper education system,” he added.
Founder of the Jan Suraj campaign, Kishor urged voters to reject legacy politicians across party lines. “This time, the vote is not for Lalu, Nitish or Modi,” he said. “This time, vote for the future of your children. Vote for education, employment, and a change in Bihar’s governance.”
During his speech, Kishor also took on bureaucratic corruption, accusing officials of demanding bribes for basic services like ration cards and land records. “People are content with 5 kg of grain and a gas cylinder,” he said, “but they do not realise their children are growing up without quality education or dignified employment.”
Kishor’s public meetings drew sizable crowds, with a notable presence of youth and women. Local Jan Suraj workers and supporters greeted him with garlands and shawls, underscoring the growing mobilisation around his grassroots campaign.
