Prashant Kishor Criticizes Bihar CM's 'Crime-Apraadh' Distinction

Political strategist Prashant Kishor made a scathing remark about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s recent statement that sought to distinguish between the terms ‘crime’ and ‘apraadh’. Kishor, who has worked with several state governments on electoral campaigns, said the distinction was a political gimmick designed to deflect criticism. He added that the two words are essentially synonymous in everyday usage and that the CM’s attempt to create a legal loophole was "absurd".

The comment came after the CM, in a press conference, explained that certain offences could be treated as ‘apraadh’ rather than ‘crime’ to streamline judicial processes. Kishor’s remarks were shared widely on social media and were met with mixed reactions, with some supporters of the CM defending the policy as a reform, while others echoed Kishor’s criticism.

No official response from the Bihar government has been issued yet, but the incident has sparked debate over the use of legal terminology in political discourse. Kishor’s statement is expected to influence public perception ahead of the upcoming state elections.