Hasanpur, Aug. 17 -- As Congress began its 'Voter Adhikaar Yatra' in Bihar, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday said that it is due to his party's padyatra that the opposition party has been forced to hit the streets.

Speaking to reporters, Prashant Kishor said, "Our padyatra has forced these leaders onto the streets. This is the fear of Jan Suraaj that the pension, which had been Rs 400 for the last 20 years, has now increased to Rs 1100, and the salary of cooks has doubled. 125 units of electricity have become free...Earlier, RJD used to ask for votes, raising the fear of PM Modi and Nitish Kumar, and the BJP used to ask for votes, mentioning the fear of Lalu Prasad Yadav."

The Congress is currently holding a 16-day 'Voter Ad...