Fadnavis Schools Prashant Kishor: Why Numbers Trump Ideology in Indian Politics

Nov 24, 2025 04:14 pm CST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis delivered a pointed political lesson following Prashant Kishor's failed Bihar election bid, emphasizing that numerical strength ultimately trumps ideological purity in politics. While Kishor's Jan Suraaj won zero seats despite contesting in 238 constituencies, Fadnavis highlighted how successful coalitions like Maharashtra's Mahayuti can govern effectively despite ideological differences through pragmatic alliance-building and common minimum programs.