Patna, Sep 23 (IANS) The war of words between Bihar Rural Work Minister Ashok Choudhary and Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has now entered the legal arena, with the BJP leader issuing a Rs 100 crore defamation notice to the political strategist-turned politician.
The minister has demanded an unconditional written and public apology within seven days, failing which he has threatened criminal proceedings and a civil suit for damages.
In a strongly worded statement, Choudhary dismissed Kishor's allegations of massive property irregularities as baseless, misleading, and politically motivated.
He said, "The false and baseless statements made by Prashant Kishor have deeply hurt me and my family. This kind of despicable politics at a family level is condemnable. Prashant Kishor shoul