Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Bihar Minister Sues Prashant Kishor Over Defamation Claims
Ashok Choudhary, a minister in Bihar, is suing Prashant Kishor for saying he did something wrong.
Kishor claimed Choudhary paid money to another politician to get his daughter a job.
Choudhary says this isn't true and wants Kishor to prove it or apologize.
Kishor isn't backing down and says he's not scared of the lawsuit.
Choudhary is a key figure in his political party and sees Kishor as someone who is causing trouble.
Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary filed a defamation suit against Prashant Kishor.
The suit stems from Kishor's allegation that Choudhary bribed Chirag Paswan.
Choudhary is seeking legal recourse after an unsatisfactory response to a legal notice.
Kishor, in response, remained defiant and stated he will not be cowed down.
Choudhary described Kishor as a "political trader."
- Who
- Ashok Choudhary filed the suit against Prashant Kishor.
- What
- Ashok Choudhary filed a defamation suit against Prashant Kishor.
- When
- The defamation suit was filed on Tuesday.
- Where
- The suit was filed in Patna's civil court.
- Why
- Ashok Choudhary is seeking legal action against Prashant Kishor due to alleged defamation.
Ashok Choudhary
Prashant Kishor
Allegations of Bribery
Ashok Choudhary
Ashok Choudhary denies the allegations and seeks legal action, demanding proof or an apology.
Prashant Kishor
Prashant Kishor stands by his statement, claiming the allegations are widely known and says he is unfazed by the lawsuit.
- Plaintiff
- Ashok Choudhary
- Defendant
- Prashant Kishor
- Nature of Suit
- Defamation
- Allegation
- Bribery to secure Lok Sabha ticket
- Choudhary's Role
- Rural Works Minister & JD(U) functionary
- Kishor's Response
- Defiant; stated allegations widely discussed