Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy has expressed strong confidence in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), asserting that the coalition is “set to form the government in Bihar again”. In an exclusive and politically charged interview on the Live Times show ‘Point Blank’, Rudy claimed, “the people of Bihar have already made up their mind in favour of the NDA.”
Appearing on the programme hosted by veteran journalist Deepak Chaurasia, Rudy also launched a sharp attack on the internal conflict within RJD chief Lallu Yadav’s family, linking it to political opportunism. “Those who served him with loyalty deserved Rajya Sabha representation, but family feuds seem to have taken precedence,” he quipped, subtly referencing the ongoing power dynamics within the opposition party.
Addressing the political claims of strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor, Rudy completely dismissed his potential impact on the upcoming polls. The former Union Minister commented on the complexity of the state’s political landscape, stating, “In just three years, no one can claim to capture the pulse of a state as layered and complex as Bihar.” This remark positions the NDA as the only force with a deep understanding of the state’s dynamics.
Dilip Singh, Founder of Live Times, underscored the value of the interview, highlighting the show’s commitment to factual reporting. “The episode will add fresh perspective on the upcoming polls in the state. ‘Point Blank’ is not about sensationalism, it is about getting the facts revealed to the viewers directly from the horse’s mouth,” Singh noted.
The interview, which trended across social media, is considered a significant pre-poll statement from a key figure in the Bihar BJP, setting the narrative for the NDA’s approach to the critical assembly elections.
Key Highlights:
- Senior BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy confidently claimed during an interview on the Live Times show ‘Point Blank’ that the NDA is certain to form the next government in Bihar, asserting the public has already decided.
- In the interview with Deepak Chaurasia, Rudy criticized the RJD chief Lallu Yadav’s family, suggesting that internal “family feuds” had taken priority over rewarding loyal party workers with positions like Rajya Sabha representation.
- Rudy dismissed the political significance of Prashant Kishor, arguing that one cannot “capture the pulse” of a state as complex as Bihar in a mere three years.
- Dilip Singh, Founder of Live Times, highlighted the show’s objective to provide viewers with direct, factual insights from political leaders, adding “fresh perspective” to the discussion on the upcoming Bihar polls.