Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Ravi Shankar Prasad denies 'kutta-billi' remark
During a bypoll campaign in Bihar, Prashant Kishor, the founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, repeatedly accused Ravi Shankar Prasad, a BJP leader, of saying that even a cat or dog could win the election on a BJP ticket.
This remark became a central point in Kishor's campaign against the BJP.
However, after Kishor won the bypoll, Prasad denied ever making such a statement.
He claimed that the remark was never uttered by him.
The controversy highlights the intense political rivalry and the use of campaign tactics to influence voter perception.
Prashant Kishor accused Ravi Shankar Prasad of saying 'kutta-billi' could win the Bankipur bypoll on a BJP ticket.
The remark became a central campaign line for Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party against the BJP.
Kishor used the alleged remark to criticize the BJP for underestimating voters' intellect.
After winning the bypoll, Prasad denied ever making the 'kutta-billi' remark.
Prasad claimed he never uttered the said words, dismissing the accusations.
- Who
- Ravi Shankar Prasad and Prashant Kishor
- What
- Denial of a controversial remark during a bypoll campaign
- When
- After the bypoll results
- Where
- Bankipur Assembly constituency, Bihar
- Why
- To clarify his stance and counter the campaign narrative
- Person Involved
- Ravi Shankar Prasad, Prashant Kishor
- Event
- Bypoll for Bankipur Assembly constituency
- Accusation
- Ravi Shankar Prasad allegedly said 'kutta-billi' could win on BJP ticket
- Denial
- Ravi Shankar Prasad denies making the remark
- Outcome
- Prashant Kishor wins the bypoll