Prashant Kishor Says He Has “Left Politics,” Questions Calls for Resignation

By A Staff Reporter

Patna, Bihar: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Thursday dismissed calls demanding his resignation, asserting that he holds no official position from which to step down. Responding to questions about his earlier pledge to “retire” if the Janata Dal (United) secured more than 25 seats, Kishor said his statement had been misinterpreted.

“What position am I holding that I should resign?” he asked, emphasising that he is not part of any political party or government body. “I had said that if JDU gets more than 25 seats, I will retire. From which position should I resign?” he reiterated.

Kishor clarified that his decision to withdraw from electoral politics does not mean distancing himself from Bihar or remaining silent on issues affecting its people. “I did not say that I will leave Bihar. I have left politics. I do not do politics, but I did not say that I will stop speaking for the people of Bihar,” he said.