Why would GenZ listen to him: Prashant Kishore dismisses Rahul Gandhis influence on Bihar youth

New Delhi: Jan Suraj Chief Prashant Kishor shrugged off claims that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would influence Gen Z voters in Bihar. Kishore stated that Rahul Gandhi does not resonate with the people of Bihar and, therefore, his presence will not have any significant impact.

The Jan Suraj chief further mentioned that when the common people of Bihar do not support Gandhi, there is little reason to believe that Gen Z would extend their support to the Leader of the Opposition. In an interview with ANI, Kishore said that Gandhi’s frequent appeals to the youth to protect the country’s democratic process are unlikely to attract Gen Z voters.

Speaking in the interview, Prashant Kishore said, "How much knowledge does Rahul Gandhi have about Bihar? Rahul Gandhi comes here, roams around, does a couple of show bites, and then he is gone. When the people of Bihar are not listening to him, why would Gen Z listen to him? Gen Z in Bihar is not a homogeneous group that acts on someone’s call or based on their assessment.”

Reacting to the recent government change in Nepal following massive Gen Z protests, Prashant Kishor said that Bihar—unlike cities such as Bengaluru—is a deeply political state. "People here might be struggling to meet their basic needs, but they are politically enthusiastic. As a result, most people are involved in politics all the time. But I don’t think there is going to be a revolution triggered by someone’s call here,” he added.

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Prashant Kishor also pointed out that the youth of Bihar hold a very significant position in the state’s political arena. The younger generation has been facing the problem of unemployment for nearly two to three decades. "They are forced to migrate and endure tough conditions elsewhere. That is definitely a big factor in Bihar. You can call them Gen Z, youth, or millennials—these are just terminologies,” he said.