'Nitish Kumar mentally unfit, impossible PM Modi unaware': Prashant Kishor's big charge against Bihar CM

NEW DELHI: Political activist Prashant Kishor has intensified his criticism of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, raising questions about his mental capacity and demanding his stepping down. Kishor asserted that Kumar is physically exhausted and mentally incapable of governance, suggesting he has lost administrative control.
"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 told ANI.

Kishor's comments come in the backdrop of a viral video depicting Nitish Kumar speaking with his chief secretary during the national anthem.

The footage sparked widespread criticism for disrespecting the anthem, with opposition leaders reinforcing their calls for the chief minister's

resignation

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Kishor questioned Kumar's mental faculties, noting, "If you want evidence for this, just ask him to name the ministers in his council... Nitish Kumar should resign. But the BJP deserves equal blame because it's not possible that the Prime Minister or Home Minister are unaware that Nitish Kumar is mentally unfit."
RJD leader Lalu Prasad condemned Kumar's behaviour, stating, "India will not stand the insult of the national anthem." He questioned whether additional proof was needed to demonstrate Kumar's declining leadership.
Kishor has been vocal against Kumar’s leadership for weeks. Urging voters to defeat JD(U) in the upcoming elections, he said, "To break this cycle, and to ensure that the arrow (JD(U)'s poll symbol) does not float with the lotus (BJP) nor burn bright with the lantern (RJD), I appeal to the people to vote in a manner that JD(U) does not win even one seat."
He also accused the BJP of using Kumar as a "mask" to hold power and criticized the recent cabinet expansion as an attempt to misuse public funds before the government’s term ends.
Despite mounting criticism, Kumar’s son Nishant and JD(U) leaders have dismissed speculation about the chief minister’s health. Nishant has maintained that his father is "100 percent fit" and capable of serving another term.