CJI Suryakant Reprimands Prashant Kishor Over Bihar Election Petition, Case Withdrawn

• Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party challenged the Bihar Assembly elections 2025 in the Supreme Court.
• The petition alleged that the state government transferred ₹10,000 to women voters during the Model Code of Conduct, calling it a 'freebie'.
• CJI Suryakant questioned the petitioner's intentions and the maintainability of challenging an entire election.
• CJI Suryakant sternly remarked, "When you come to power, you too will do exactly the same!"
• Following the CJI's remarks, Prashant Kishor's lawyer withdrew the petition, advised to approach the High Court.