Prashant Kishor
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party Fails to Secure Any Seats in Bihar Election as BJP-Led Alliance Triumphs
Nov 17, 2025 03:02 pm CST
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor's political venture Jan Suraaj Party faced a crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, failing to win a single seat despite contesting 238 constituencies. The BJP-led NDA secured a landslide victory with 202 seats, while Kishor's party lost security deposits in 99% of contested seats and received fewer votes than NOTA in 61 constituencies. This electoral debut highlights the challenges new political entrants face in established political landscapes.
Former IPS Officer Anand Mishra Secures Historic BJP Victory in Bihar's Traditional Congress Stronghold
Nov 16, 2025 02:22 pm CST
Former IPS officer Anand Mishra, known for his viral policing videos and counter-insurgency operations, has won Bihar's Buxar assembly seat by over 28,000 votes. After transitioning from Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party to BJP in August 2024, the martial arts black belt holder defeated Congress in its traditional stronghold, marking a significant political debut in his home state.
Jan Suraaj Party Alleges Rs 14,000 Crore World Bank Fund Diversion in Bihar Elections 2025
Nov 16, 2025 11:31 am CST
Jan Suraaj Party, led by former poll strategist Prashant Kishor, has accused Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's government of diverting Rs 14,000 crore from World Bank funds to finance pre-election benefits, despite their electoral defeat. The allegations come as the NDA secured a decisive victory with 202 seats, while the opposition Mahagathbandhan managed only 35 seats in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections that witnessed record 66% voter turnout.
How Smaller Parties Shaped Bihar's Electoral Outcome: The Impact of Jan Suraaj, BSP, and AIMIM
Nov 15, 2025 08:30 pm CST
The recent Bihar Assembly elections resulted in a sweeping NDA victory with 202 seats while the Mahagathbandhan secured only 35. This analysis explores how smaller parties like Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, Mayawati's BSP, and Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM influenced the outcome by collectively impacting results in 63 constituencies where their vote share exceeded victory margins, ultimately fragmenting opposition votes and benefiting the NDA alliance.
Prashant Kishor's Failed Bihar Prediction: Will the Political Strategist Keep His Promise to Quit?
Nov 15, 2025 08:26 pm CST
Renowned election strategist Prashant Kishor faces a critical moment after his prediction that JDU would win fewer than 25 seats in Bihar proved dramatically wrong, with Nitish Kumar's party securing 85 seats instead. Having previously vowed to quit politics if his forecast failed, Kishor now confronts a situation reminiscent of his 2021 Bengal prediction, when he correctly anticipated BJP's performance. As his own party performs poorly in its electoral debut, political observers await his next move following his conspicuous silence since the results were announced.
Key Political Figures Who Emerged Victorious in Bihar's 2025 Assembly Elections
Nov 14, 2025 10:42 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections resulted in a landslide victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, securing over 200 seats in the 243-member assembly. Key winners include RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, BJP's youngest MLA Maithili Thakur, and several NDA heavyweights, while notable figures like Prashant Kishor faced defeat in their electoral bids.
Prashant Kishor: From Successful Poll Strategist to Electoral Defeat in Bihar's Jan Suraaj Experiment
Nov 14, 2025 10:21 pm CST
Political strategist Prashant Kishor, known for orchestrating numerous electoral victories for leaders across India, faced a significant setback as his own Jan Suraaj Party failed to win a single seat in Bihar's elections. Despite an energetic campaign and strong social media presence, Kishor's transition from kingmaker to candidate revealed the substantial gap between political consultancy and electoral success, highlighting the complex realities of Bihar's political landscape.
Bihar Election Results 2025: NDA's Landslide Victory and the Rise of Women Voters
Nov 14, 2025 09:41 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections resulted in a decisive victory for the NDA coalition, securing over 200 seats in the 243-member assembly. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) overcame anti-incumbency to lead in more than 80 seats, while Chirag Paswan made a remarkable comeback with his LJP(RV) winning 22 of 29 contested seats. Women voters played a pivotal role with their turnout exceeding men's by nearly nine percentage points, while the opposition INDIA bloc suffered significant setbacks with RJD and Congress underperforming. The results solidify NDA's position in Bihar politics for a fifth consecutive term under Nitish Kumar's leadership.
Bihar Election Results 2025: Social Media Erupts with Memes as NDA Heads for Landslide Victory
Nov 14, 2025 04:10 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly Election results show the NDA coalition heading for a decisive victory, leading in nearly 200 of 243 seats, while social media explodes with satirical memes capturing political reactions. Congress struggles with just four seats as Nitish Kumar appears set for his 10th term as Chief Minister, with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party making a disappointing electoral debut.
BJP-Led NDA Crosses Majority Mark in Bihar Elections; Giriraj Singh Sets Sights on West Bengal
Nov 14, 2025 12:50 pm CST
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has surpassed the majority threshold in Bihar Assembly elections, leading in 160 out of 243 seats. Union Minister Giriraj Singh declared West Bengal as their next target, citing Bihar's rejection of "anarchy" and preference for development. Meanwhile, Tejashwi Yadav's RJD-led opposition trails with 78 seats, and poll strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj shows surprising strength in two constituencies.
