Manoj Tiwari Calls Himself 'Cultured', Hits Back At Prashant Kishor Over Post-Poll Remarks

Patna: The dispute between Bhojpuri actor turned BJP MP, Manoj Tiwari and founder of Jan Suraaj Party, Prashant Kishor is taking ugly turns. Following BJP’s defeat in Bankipur bye-poll, the differences between the duo have only increased, now Manoj Tiwari has termed himself a "cultured Bihari" while calling Prashant Kishor "arrogant."

What did Manoj Tiwari say?

Speaking to the media at Patna airport Manoj Tiwari attacked Prashant Kishor, stating that election tdiscussions should be limited to the election itself. It is wrong for someone to use abusive language even after winning.

Manoj Tiwari said that people who show respect after they win are really cultured. The BJP leader said that he thinks that people who use abusive words after they win are arrogant. Manoj Tiwari was surprised by the way Prashant Kishor was talking.

What did BJP leader say about Biharis?

Talking about his work the BJP MP said that he has given a chance to than 1,000 artists and has tried to make Bihar known in the country and around the world.

He said, "We are cultured Biharis. We do not use such language." Manoj Tiwari also said he congratulated Prashant Kishor on his win in Bankipur. He also said that Prashant Kishor should now look after the people of his area.

Did Prashant Kishor call Manoj Tiwari a fraud?

In a recent interview, Prashant Kishor accused the BJP MP Manoj Tiwari of being "fraud", stating that he visits Bihar only during elections and he disappears after elections. Kishor further challenged Tiwari that if he has guts, he should ensure that justice is provided to Bharat Tiwari's family who was killed in the Bhojpur police encounter.

Why did the argument begin?

The fight between the two leaders started with the Bharat Tiwari police encounter case. During the Bankipur by-election campaign Manoj Tiwari leveled serious allegations against Prashant Kishor.

Manoj Tiwari said that Prashant Kishor told Bharat Tiwari's mother that he would give justice only if she came to Bankipur and supported the Jan Suraaj Party.