NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor on Sunday dismissed the “notion” that Congress chief Rahul Gandhi holds any significant sway over Gen Z voters in Bihar. He additional criticised Gandhi's restricted engagement and understanding of the state.In an unique interview with information company ANI, Kishor stated, “How a lot data does Rahul Gandhi have right here? Rahul Gandhi comes right here, roams round, does a few present bites after which he's gone.”He questioned the concept that Bihar's youth would rally behind Gandhi's calls on points like “vote theft” or defending democracy.“When the individuals of Bihar will not be listening to him (Rahul Gandhi), then why would Gen Z hearken to him? Gen Z is just not a homogeneous group in Bihar who acts on somebody's name or on the premise of their evaluation,” he stated.Referring to current protests in Nepal that led to the autumn of the previous PM KP Sharma Oli's authorities, Kishor stated some individuals have been “getting excited” after the Gen Z motion there however burdened that Bihar's political panorama is totally different.“Bihar is a really political place. It isn't like Bangalore. Individuals gained't have garments, meals, jobs, however there may be plenty of political optimism among the many individuals right here. And the results of that is that persons are leaving their work and doing politics day and night time. However I don't suppose there may be going to be a revolution by somebody's name right here,” he stated.Kishor underlined that youth play an necessary position in Bihar's politics, primarily due to unemployment and migration.“The youth between 20 and 30 years, who're going through a little bit of unemployment. Not a bit, I imply he's going through plenty of difficulties resulting from unemployment. They're pressured to exit, enduring the powerful life there. That's positively a giant think about Bihar. You possibly can name him Gen Z, you possibly can name him a youth, you possibly can name him a millennial. That is the terminology,” he stated.Commenting on the Congress occasion's position within the upcoming elections, Jan Suraaj founder stated it stays marginal.“I had additionally stated at the moment that Congress is a follower of RJD in Bihar. They're a giant occasion of the nation. They're the leaders of the opposition within the nation. They belong to the Gandhi household. So it's pure that the media will cowl them,” he stated.“However from the perspective of Bihar, there is no such thing as a presence of Congress. Congress is just not an element. There is no such thing as a dialogue of Congress. What's Congress doing? Congress has little impact. Politically, you possibly can see it in Seemanchal. In Seemanchal, I believe that even at the moment, the Muslims are extra tilted in the direction of Congress than RJD,” he added.Hours earlier than the primary part of polling, Gandhi had appealed to younger voters, notably Gen Z to return ahead and “save democracy via fact and non-violence.”In a video message posted on X, Congress chief addressed “Gen Z brothers and sisters” from Bihar, urging them to end up in giant numbers and vote responsibly.“My younger buddies from Bihar, my Gen-Z brothers and sisters — tomorrow is not only a day for voting, however a day to determine the path of Bihar's future,” he stated.Referring to his repeated “vote theft” allegations, Gandhi added, “You've seen how in Haryana, a nefarious sport of vote theft was performed. In Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh — all over the place, these individuals have tried to suppress the individuals's voice. Now their eyes are on Bihar, in your votes, in your future.”He urged voters to “keep vigilant in opposition to each conspiracy” and to “stroll the trail of fact and non-violence” whereas supporting Mahagathbandhan candidates of their constituencies.The primary part of the Bihar meeting elections concluded peacefully on Thursday with a document voter turnout, whereas the remaining 122 constituencies will vote within the second part on November 11. Counting will happen on November 14.
