Bihar BJP Accuses Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj of Raising Hundreds of Crores Through Shell Companies

The Bihar BJP has accused Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party of raising hundreds of crores through shell companies, questioning its funding sources and legitimacy. The allegations come amid ongoing political tensions in the state.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar has labelled Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party as a fraudulent political startup. They accused Kishor, a former election strategist turned politician, of amassing vast sums through shell companies. This accusation follows Kishor's questioning of the academic qualifications of Samrat Choudhary, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader.

Choudhary's educational background was scrutinised by Kishor, who questioned how he could hold a D-Litt degree from California University without completing class 10 exams. Kishor also highlighted Choudhary's past legal troubles, noting his involvement in a 1998 murder case from which he was released due to being a minor.

Funding Allegations Against Jan Suraaj

Danish Iqbal, BJP's state media in-charge, alleged that Kishor is indirectly aiding the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan. Iqbal questioned why Jan Suraaj continues to receive funds from states governed by INDIA bloc parties that previously employed Kishor's services during elections. He claimed over Rs 370 crore came from West Bengal, where Kishor worked for Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress in the 2021 assembly elections.

Iqbal further alleged that Kishor is receiving substantial funds from Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. He accused Kishor of facilitating the return of "Jungal Raj" in Bihar and claimed that Jan Suraaj collected more than Rs 50 crore from individuals interested in contesting elections for the state's 243 assembly seats.

BJP's Criticism of Prashant Kishor

The BJP contends that Kishor has been exposed and predicts that voters will reject him in the upcoming state assembly elections. Iqbal stated, "Kishor has been totally exposed and people will teach him a lesson in the upcoming assembly polls in the state."

Kishor's alleged financial dealings involve numerous shell companies linked to his family members and relatives of Udai Singh, the national president of Jan Suraaj. The BJP claims these activities are part of a larger fraudulent scheme orchestrated by Kishor.

The ongoing political tension between BJP and Jan Suraaj highlights the contentious nature of Bihar's political landscape. As accusations fly and questions about qualifications and funding arise, both parties remain locked in a heated battle for influence and control.

With inputs from PTI