Political rivals face off, warm meeting between Smriti Choudhary and Prashant Kishor

Patna: When Chief Minister Smriti Choudhary and Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, who have been continuously attacking each other in Bihar politics, met face-to-face at an event, political circles focused their attention on them. The occasion was the condolence ceremony held on the 13th day of the death of senior BJP leader RK Sinha, where the two leaders not only shook hands warmly but also engaged in a brief conversation with smiles. After images of their meeting surfaced, a new debate has started in Bihar politics. At the event, Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, was also present and was seen sitting near the two leaders.

When Chief Minister Smriti Choudhary arrived at the condolence ceremony held in Patna on Thursday, RK Sinha's son and BJP National Secretary Rituraj Sinha took Prashant Kishor by the hand and brought him to the Chief Minister. Smriti Choudhary shook hands with Prashant Kishor, and the two welcomed each other with smiles. After that, Prashant Kishor also accompanied the Chief Minister to the stage. During the ceremony, the two leaders were seen sitting on the same sofa, while Rohini Acharya was present on the sofa nearby. Images of this meeting have become a topic of discussion on social media and in political circles.

It is worth noting that Chief Minister Smriti Choudhary and Prashant Kishor have been harsh critics of each other politically. Prashant Kishor has frequently targeted the Smriti government on issues of crime, law and order, and other political matters. During last year's Bihar Assembly elections, he had also raised questions about Smriti Choudhary's degree and the cases registered against her. Even after Smriti Choudhary became Chief Minister, Prashant Kishor continued to corner the government on several issues. After winning the by-election from Bankipore, he had claimed that the people had rejected Smriti Choudhary's face, which caused the BJP to lose a seat considered strong. On the other hand, Rohini Acharya has also been continuously targeting the Smriti government on social media. She has returned from Singapore to her maternal home for Chhath and Diwali. Rohini Acharya has also contested the Lok Sabha election from Saran.

It is worth mentioning that senior BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha member Roinder Kishor Sinha, also known as RK Sinha, passed away in Noida on October 30 at the age of 75. His last rites were performed in Patna. He had been active in politics since the Jan Sang era and played an important role in strengthening the BJP in Bihar. RK Sinha had also founded the famous international security company SIS (SIS). His son Rituraj Sinha is currently the National Secretary of the BJP. The meeting between Smriti Choudhary and Prashant Kishor at RK Sinha's condolence ceremony is being viewed in the context of political etiquette and mutual respect. However, what the political implications of this meeting will be, only time will tell.