CM AND PK’S MEETING SPARKS DISCUSSION

CM AND PK’S MEETING SPARKS DISCUSSION

13-NOV-ENG 1

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

PATNA---------------------------A different side of the political rivalry in Bihar was on display between Samrat Choudhary and Prashant Kishor—the latter being the architect of the 'Jan Suraaj' movement. The two, who frequently trade sharp barbs in the political arena, crossed paths in Patna at a tribute meeting held at the residence of BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha MP R.K. Sinha. They greeted each other warmly, shook hands, and engaged in a smiling conversation.

Notably, Rohini Acharya—daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav—was also seen sitting next to Samrat Choudhary and Prashant Kishor. Rohini, too, has frequently targeted both Choudhary and Kishor in her political rhetoric. The sight of all three leaders together has ignited fresh discussions on social media. BJP leader Rituraj Sinha and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary were also present at the event.

Prashant Kishor has often questioned the policies of Samrat Choudhary and the Bihar government, while the RJD has consistently accused 'Jan Suraaj' of being the 'B-team' of the BJP. Given this, the warm interaction between the two has led some on social media to speculate about a potential shift in Prashant Kishor’s political stance. However, just a day earlier, Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari had launched a scathing attack on Kishor, suggesting that he is effectively acting as a 'B-team' for the Congress—a strategy allegedly provided to him by 'Pappu' (a common, often derogatory, reference to Rahul Gandhi in political discourse).

The emergence of this photograph has drawn varied reactions on social media. Some users have invoked the Hindi proverb, "An elephant has one set of teeth for eating and another for showing off"—implying a discrepancy between public posturing and private conduct. Observers noted that Prashant Kishor, who is usually highly critical of Samrat Choudhary in public forums, appeared in a completely different light when face-to-face with him. The sight of the two conversing with smiles has further fueled political speculation.