Mentally Unfit: Ahead Of Bihar Polls, Prashant Kishor Calls For CM Nitish Kumars Resignation

Political strategist and Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor escalated his criticism against Bihar Chief MinisterBihar Chief MinisterBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday, questioning his mental capacity and demanding his resignation. Kishor claimed that Kumar is physically drained and mentally unfit to govern, suggesting he has lost control over administration.

"The first person to comment on Nitish Kumar's health was his ally, Sushil Kumar Modi... Since then, many Bihar ministers have spoken about his condition. I never commented on it until January. But during the BPSC protests, I realized that Nitish Kumar's mental condition has deteriorated so much that he has no clue about what's happening in the state," Prashant Kishor said, news agency ANI reported.

His remarks follow a viral video showing Nitish Kumar conversing with his chief secretary during the national anthem, drawing criticism for disrespecting it. Opposition leaders have intensified calls for Kumar’s resignation over the controversy.