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Prashant Kishor mocks JD(U)'s renaming bid, claims party being run by 'appointees of Amit Shah'

Prashant Kishor Amit Shah Bharatiya Janata Party Jan Suraaj Narendra Nitish Kumar Bihar the JD U JD-U Sanjay Kumar Jha

Patna: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has derided the JD(U) over its leadership considering renaming the party 'JD(U)-Nitish', saying it "does not matter" as the outfit was run by "appointees of Union Home Minister Amit Shah" to serve the interests of its ally, the BJP.

The Bankipur MLA, who is a former JD(U) national vice president, made the remark late on Friday night, when reporters sought his response to the Nitish Kumar-led party's renaming bid.

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