Kishor was addressing a "state-level workshop" of Jan Suraaj here, which was attended by several persons, including two former legislators and a granddaughter of late socialist icon Karpoori Thakur, joining the campaign.
Karpoori Thakur, a former Bihar Chief Minister, posthumously receives the Bharat Ratna, injecting energy into Bihar politics. The BJP's move coincides with OBC outreach, sparking debate over political motives.