Prashant Kishor
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Pulls Down Woman's Hijab at Public Event: Sparks Fresh Mental Health Concerns
Dec 15, 2025 10:38 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faces intense criticism after removing a Muslim woman doctor's hijab during a government event in Patna. The incident has reignited questions about his mental fitness to govern, with opposition parties demanding his resignation and citing constitutional violations of religious freedom. This follows previous controversial incidents, including the pre-election "garland row" that political analysts claim paradoxically contributed to JDU-BJP's landslide victory in Bihar.
Priyanka Gandhi Meets Prashant Kishor: Potential Alliance Brewing After Bihar Election Defeat
Dec 15, 2025 07:42 pm CST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra recently met poll strategist Prashant Kishor at Sonia Gandhi's residence, sparking speculation about renewed cooperation. Following disappointing performances in Bihar elections, both parties may reconsider their previously unsuccessful partnership ahead of critical upcoming state elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. Their complex history includes past collaborations with mixed results and disagreements over party reforms.
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.
Jan Suraaj Party Announces Complete Organizational Restructuring Following Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 23, 2025 10:22 am CST
Following a significant electoral setback in the Bihar assembly elections, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has dissolved all its organizational units and announced plans for comprehensive restructuring. Senior leaders will oversee the rebuilding process across 12 divisions of Bihar while investigating internal factors that contributed to the party's poor performance.
Prashant Kishor Observes Silent Fast as Nitish Kumar Takes Oath for 10th Time as Bihar CM
Nov 20, 2025 03:17 pm CST
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj, held a day-long silent fast at Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram following his party's electoral defeat in Bihar. Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a historic 10th time at Patna's Gandhi Maidan, with Prime Minister Modi and other NDA leaders in attendance. Despite electoral setbacks, Kishor vowed to continue working toward Bihar's development with renewed determination.
Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Time After NDA's Landslide Victory
Nov 20, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for an unprecedented 10th time following NDA's decisive electoral victory. The ceremony at Patna's Gandhi Maidan will be attended by Prime Minister Modi and other senior leaders. The new cabinet will feature representation from BJP, JD(U), and smaller coalition partners, reflecting the alliance's commanding 202-seat majority in the 243-member assembly.
Nitish Kumar Set for Historic 10th Term as Bihar Chief Minister Following NDA's Landslide Victory
Nov 19, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Nitish Kumar prepares to form a new government in Bihar following his JDU-led alliance's sweeping victory of 202 seats in the state assembly elections. The oath ceremony scheduled for Thursday will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance, as Kumar begins an unprecedented 10th term with a cabinet of 22 ministers representing various coalition partners. This victory firmly re-establishes JDU as the dominant partner in its alliance with BJP.
Prashant Kishor Explains Why RJD Cannot Return to Power as Long as 'Jungle Raj' Fear Persists in Bihar
Nov 19, 2025 07:53 pm CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor discusses the recent Bihar election results, explains why RJD is limited to 25-35 seats due to their Muslim-Yadav vote bank, and commits to focusing exclusively on Bihar politics while abandoning his consultancy work. Kishor emphasizes that RJD cannot make a comeback while the fear of "jungle raj" remains associated with their governance.
Prashant Kishor Claims Rs 100 Crore Per Seat Could Ensure Electoral Victory in Bihar
Nov 19, 2025 05:45 pm CST
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor alleges widespread vote buying influenced Bihar's recent assembly elections, claiming he could win future contests if provided Rs 100 crore per constituency. Kishor, whose Jan Suraaj party failed to secure any seats, further accused the Nitish Kumar government of diverting Rs 14,000 crore in World Bank funds to influence voters through welfare schemes before the NDA's landslide victory.
Prashant Kishor Draws Mahabharata Parallel After Jan Suraaj's Bihar Election Debut: "Righteous Will Ultimately Win"
Nov 19, 2025 05:40 pm CST
After his Jan Suraaj Party's electoral debut yielded no wins in Bihar's Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor remains undeterred, comparing his political journey to the Mahabharata's Abhimanyu story. Despite capturing 3.4% vote share and influencing outcomes in 33 constituencies where their votes exceeded victory margins, Kishor maintains his commitment to Bihar's transformation, suggesting that like in the epic, initial setbacks don't determine final outcomes.
