Prashant Kishor predicted that Jan Suraaj could win over 150 seats but also acknowledged a worst-case scenario where it might win only 10 seats, calling it a choice between being “on the sky or on the floor.”
Chunav Manch: Kishor emphasised that Bihar’s problems cannot be pinned on any single leader, arguing that collective responsibility lies with its people. “No one individual destroyed Bihar; the people themselves- particularly the youth- must now take charge of rebuilding it,” he said.
Chunav Manch: Rudy cast doubt on Prashant Kishor’s political strategy, remarking that with Bihar’s 14 crore people looking toward a decisive future, relying on proxy politics will not yield results.
Mrityunjay Tiwary (RJD) criticized the NDA for failing to provide basic services like education and healthcare, calling the situation in Bihar dire. In contrast, Rajeev Ranjan (JDU) praised CM Nitish Kumar’s leadership, saying Bihar has made dignified progress and that people trust the NDA.
India TV Chunav Manch: RJD spokesperson Priyanka Bharti said the voters of Bihar will choose Tejashwi Yadav as the chief minister in this election and added that he will not only be the chief minister but will be the change maker in the state.
India TV Chunav Manch: Criticising the continuation of dynastic politics, Ravi Shankar Prasad accused Tejashwi Yadav of lacking originality and failing to present a fresh vision for Bihar. He asserted that Tejashwi's political approach merely extends the old Lalu–Rabri model.
Chunav Manch 2025: Nitin Nabin highlighted the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) focus on governance, development, women's empowerment, and transparency in the electoral process, presenting a sharp contrast to the Opposition's political narrative.
The senior BJP leader also tore into AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and his brother Akbaruddin Owaisi over their hate speeches. He said there is no place for such people in Bihar politics.
At India TV's Chunav Manch, political leaders clashed over Bihar's future ahead of the 2025 elections. The JDU backed Nitish Kumar for another term, citing development. The RJD countered with promises of government jobs and criticised rising unemployment.
India TV Chunav Manch: Ram Kripal Yadav, who is BJP's candidate from the Danapur assembly constituency, said if Lalu Prasad Yadav's family cannot resolve the difference between them, then how would they manage the entire state?