'Nitish Kumar Mentally Unfit, Has No Clue About State': Prashant Kishor Attacks Bihar CM

His statements came after a viral video showing Nitish Kumar conversing with his chief secretary during the national anthem, drawing criticism for disrespecting it.

Political strategist and Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor escalated his criticism against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday, questioning his mental capacity and demanding his resignation. Kishor claimed that Kumar is physically drained and mentally unfit to govern, suggesting he has lost control over administration.

"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 said, news agency ANI reported.

His remarks follow a viral video showing Nitish Kumar conversing with his chief secretary during the national anthem, drawing criticism for disrespecting it. Opposition leaders have intensified calls for Kumar’s resignation over the controversy.

Kishor questioned Kumar's cognitive abilities, stating, "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 also condemned Kumar’s actions, declaring, "India will not tolerate the insult of the national anthem." He insisted that the incident further proved Kumar’s declining leadership.

Prashant Kishor Hits Out At BJP 

Kishor has been vocal against Kumar for weeks, urging voters to ensure JD(U) does not win any seats in the upcoming elections. "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 said, TOI reported.

He also accused the BJP of using Kumar as a "mask" to retain power and criticised the recent cabinet expansion as a ploy to misuse public funds before the government’s term ends.

Despite the controversy, Kumar’s son Nishant and JD(U) leaders have dismissed concerns about the chief minister’s health, insisting he is "100 percent fit" to continue leading.