Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Ravi Shankar Prasad: BJP committed to alliance, rejects Opposition claims
A big leader from the BJP party in India explained why they are working with another party, the JD(U), in the state of Bihar.
He said that the BJP believes in sticking with its friends and that their partner, Nitish Kumar, is a good and honest leader.
He compared the current situation to a time when another party, the RJD, was in charge, saying that things were much worse back then with lots of crime and corruption.
The BJP leader also said that promises made by the opposition, like giving a government job to every family, are not realistic and that people in Bihar are smart enough to see that.
He believes the BJP and their allies will win the election because they have brought good development and opportunities to the state.
Ravi Shankar Prasad emphasizes BJP's commitment to maintaining relationships with allies like Nitish Kumar's JD(U).
He contrasts the current NDA government's development and good governance with the past 'jungle raj' of the RJD.
Prasad dismisses Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' campaign as a 'fiasco' and Tejashwi Yadav's job promises as 'not executable'.
He asserts that the BJP and JD(U) fighting an equal number of seats has no significance, highlighting their unity.
Prasad believes the NDA will secure a significant victory in the Bihar elections.
- Who
- Ravi Shankar Prasad, senior BJP leader and former Union Minister.
- What
- An interview discussing the BJP's alliance with JD(U) in Bihar, the performance of the Nitish Kumar government, criticism of opposition parties (RJD, Congress), and the BJP's strategy.
- When
- During the Bihar election campaign, with results expected on November 14.
- Where
- Bihar, India.
- Why
- To articulate the BJP's perspective on the political landscape in Bihar, counter opposition narratives, and emphasize the strengths of the NDA alliance and its governance.
BJP's Stance (Ravi Shankar Prasad)
Opposition's Claims/Promises
Alliance and Leadership
BJP's Stance (Ravi Shankar Prasad)
BJP is committed to its alliances, particularly with Nitish Kumar, whom they consider honest and capable of delivering good governance. The party 'maintains relationships' and believes in stable government through partnership.
Opposition's Claims/Promises
The interview implicitly suggests that the RJD and Congress are not as committed to stable alliances, with claims of 'vote chori' and infighting mentioned in other contexts. The focus on Nitish Kumar as CM is presented as a continuation of a strong relationship.
Economic Promises and Governance
BJP's Stance (Ravi Shankar Prasad)
Tejashwi Yadav's promise of a government job for each family is unrealistic and unaffordable, costing ₹12 lakh crore. The Nitish Kumar government has delivered significant development, including 18 lakh jobs, electricity, roads, and women's empowerment.
Opposition's Claims/Promises
The opposition (specifically Tejashwi Yadav) is making large, 'not executable' promises like government jobs for all families, implying they are appealing to voters with unrealistic hopes. Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' campaign is seen as a 'fiasco'.
Past vs. Present Governance
BJP's Stance (Ravi Shankar Prasad)
The RJD's past rule ('Lalu-Rabri raj') was characterized by 'jungle raj,' kidnappings, and rampant corruption, which people have not forgotten. The current NDA government, led by Nitish Kumar, provides good governance and development.
Opposition's Claims/Promises
The interview does not directly present the opposition's view on past governance but implies their past was detrimental based on public memory and the contrast drawn by the BJP leader.
- Political Party
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Alliance Partner
- Janata Dal (United) (JD(U))
- Bihar CM
- Nitish Kumar (JD(U))
- Key Issues Mentioned
- 'Jungle Raj' (past RJD rule), good governance, women empowerment, development, government jobs, electoral roll revision.
- Ravi Shankar Prasad's Stance
- Maintains BJP's commitment to allies, dismisses opposition's 'vote chori' campaign and job promises as unrealistic, highlights NDA's achievements and Nitish Kumar's integrity.
Sources
In RJD territory, BJP bets on 25-yr-old Maithili Thakur to turn Mithila pride into political capital
Sizzling BJP and sleepy JDU: A tale of two parties in this Bihar election - Telegraph India
Ravi Shankar Prasad interview: ‘Rahul is a political tourist … Has Tejashwi mentioned vote chori? With 99.9% in as voters, he is exposed’
