Prashant Kishor
Bihar Migrants Emerge as Decisive Force in Assembly Elections, Claims Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishor
Nov 07, 2025 04:14 pm CST
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj Party, identifies returning migrants as the "X factor" in Bihar's assembly elections following record 64.66% voter turnout. His year-old party positions itself as a viable alternative after 30 years of political stagnation, with migrants reportedly encouraging family participation in the democratic process during their extended stay after Chhath festivities.
Record-Breaking Voter Turnout in Bihar Elections Signals Political Change, Says Prashant Kishor
Nov 07, 2025 09:10 am CST
Bihar's first phase of assembly elections recorded a 64.46% voter turnout - the highest in 30 years, according to Election Commission data. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor interprets this exceptional participation as a clear indication of imminent political change in the state, with the second phase scheduled for November 11 and results to be announced on November 14.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Key Leaders Cast Votes as First Phase Polling Records 27.65% Turnout by Mid-Morning
Nov 06, 2025 02:04 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's assembly elections has begun with 121 seats voting today, recording a 27.65% turnout by 11 am. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Lalu Yadav, and other prominent leaders have already cast their votes. The NDA seeks another term against the Grand Alliance led by Tejashwi Yadav, whose jobs promise has become central to the campaign. Prashant Kishor's new Jan Suraaj Party adds complexity to the electoral equation in a contest focusing on unemployment, corruption, and public services.
Last-Minute Political Shift: Jan Suraaj Candidate Sanjay Singh Joins BJP Before Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 05, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Just before the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, Jan Suraaj candidate Sanjay Singh from Munger constituency has defected to the BJP, transforming the electoral landscape from a three-way contest to a direct battle between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances. This significant political development represents another blow to Prashant Kishor's fledgling party, which has already faced multiple candidate withdrawals in recent weeks.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj: The Potential Game-Changer in Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 05, 2025 02:32 am CST
This comprehensive analysis examines how poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor and his Jan Suraaj party could reshape Bihar's electoral landscape. With candidates fielded in all 243 constituencies, Jan Suraaj presents itself as an alternative to the traditional Lalu Yadav and Nitish Kumar-led coalitions. Data projections suggest that securing 15-18% of votes could give Kishor significant influence, potentially determining whether the NDA or Mahagathbandhan forms the next government in Bihar.
Prashant Kishor Challenges Tejashwi Yadav's Election Promises in Bihar Assembly Polls
Nov 04, 2025 08:48 pm CST
In Bihar's upcoming two-phase assembly elections, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has publicly criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for making "unrealistic" campaign promises. While campaigning in Bhojpur, Kishor mockingly suggested Yadav should prepare retirement plans, claiming the RJD leader faces inevitable electoral defeat. Meanwhile, Yadav has doubled down on his Mahagathbandhan's flagship "Mai Bahin Maan Yojana" promising Rs 30,000 to women if elected to power.
From Political Strategist to Contender: Can Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party Transform Bihar's Political Landscape?
Nov 04, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Examining Prashant Kishor's ambitious political debut with Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar, this analysis explores how new political entities have historically impacted Indian elections. With recent bypolls showing JSP's ability to influence outcomes despite not winning seats, the article investigates the critical 18% vote share threshold that separates political relevance from obscurity in India's first-past-the-post system.
JDU Leader Lalan Singh Alleges Conspiracy Behind Anant Singh's Arrest in Bihar Election Drama
Nov 03, 2025 07:30 pm CST
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) has claimed that JDU's Mokama candidate Anant Singh's recent arrest in a murder case is part of a political conspiracy. Despite the controversy surrounding the five-time MLA's detention, Lalan Singh predicts a landslide victory for Anant Singh in the upcoming November 6 Bihar election, highlighting the complex intersection of politics, power, and criminal allegations in the region's electoral landscape.
JD(U) Candidate Anant Singh Arrested for Murder During Bihar Assembly Election Campaign
Nov 02, 2025 10:13 am CST
Former Bihar MLA Anant Singh has been arrested in connection with the murder of Jan Suraaj supporter Dular Chand Yadav during election campaigning in Mokama. Singh, who is the JD(U) candidate from Mokama and husband of sitting MLA Neelam Devi, was apprehended along with two associates as Bihar prepares for its two-phase assembly elections on November 6 and 11.
Election Commission Orders Officer Transfers Following Political Murder in Bihar's Mokama Constituency
Nov 02, 2025 02:33 am CST
Following the murder of Dularchand Yadav during campaign violence in Bihar's Mokama, the Election Commission has ordered the transfer of multiple officials. The incident occurred in the politically charged constituency where JD(U)'s Anant Kumar Singh faces RJD's Veena Devi. Though the deceased was allegedly linked to Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, Kishor has denied any connection. This development adds another layer of tension to an already contentious electoral battle scheduled for November 6.