Prashant Kishor
Prashant Kishor Applies for Removal from Bengal Voter List Following Election Commission Notice
Nov 01, 2025 10:12 pm CST
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj party, has applied to have his name removed from West Bengal's voter list amid controversy over dual registration. The Election Commission sent him a notice after discovering his name in both Bengal and Bihar electoral rolls, which violates the Representation of the People Act. Kishor questions why the duplication wasn't addressed during Bihar's revision process and remains committed to offering a third political alternative in Bihar's upcoming elections.
Pappu Yadav Alleges Prashant Kishor-Amit Shah Alliance in Bihar Politics at NDTV's Power Play
Nov 01, 2025 03:03 pm CST
Independent MP Pappu Yadav launched a fierce attack on Prashant Kishor at NDTV's Bihar Power Play event, alleging the Jan Suraaj Party leader has secret ties with Amit Shah and exploited Bihar financially. Yadav also stirred controversy by suggesting Rahul Gandhi is the face of Bihar's upcoming election despite Tejashwi Yadav being the official CM candidate for the Mahagathbandhan alliance.
Prashant Kishor Predicts Jan Suraaj Will Win Either Under 10 or Over 150 Seats in Bihar Election
Nov 01, 2025 02:40 pm CST
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor predicts his Jan Suraaj Party will either secure fewer than 10 seats or more than 150 seats in the upcoming Bihar election. Speaking at NDTV's Bihar Power Play Conclave, he emphasized that voting requires a leap of faith from citizens and claimed his party would be part of a triangular contest in at least 160-170 constituencies, challenging both the Mahagathbandhan and NDA alliances.
Prashant Kishor Predicts Triangular Contest in Bihar Elections: Jan Suraaj to Challenge Traditional Alliances
Nov 01, 2025 02:39 pm CST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has confidently predicted a triangular electoral contest in 160-170 seats for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Speaking at NDTV's Power Play conclave, the former political strategist asserted his newly formed party will emerge as a significant alternative to both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances, claiming that one-third of Bihar's voters are seeking an alternative political option outside the traditional coalitions.
Prashant Kishor Commits in Writing: No Pre or Post-Election Alliances for Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar
Nov 01, 2025 02:39 pm CST
At Bihar Power Play conclave in Patna, Prashant Kishor provided a written commitment that his Jan Suraaj Party will not form alliances before or after the Bihar elections. The political strategist predicted his party would either win fewer than 10 seats or more than 150 in its electoral debut. Kishor also addressed concerns about potential horse-trading in case of a hung assembly and discussed the differences between his political approach and that of other leaders like Arvind Kejriwal.
Prashant Kishor Reveals Jan Suraaj's Strategy: "Bihar Wants an Alternative to Both NDA and Mahagathbandhan"
Nov 01, 2025 02:38 pm CST
During NDTV's Bihar Power Play Conclave, political strategist Prashant Kishor outlined Jan Suraaj's vision as a third alternative in Bihar's politics. He claimed one-third of Bihar's voters are dissatisfied with both major alliances, predicted a strong showing in 160-170 constituencies, and explained his merit-based candidate selection process while challenging the dominance of caste-based politics in the state.
BJP's Samrat Choudhary Confirms Unwavering Support for Nitish Kumar as Bihar Chief Minister
Nov 01, 2025 02:38 pm CST
At NDTV's Bihar Power Play event in Patna, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary firmly stated that the BJP will continue supporting Nitish Kumar as Bihar's Chief Minister, highlighting his developmental achievements since 2005. Choudhary addressed succession rumors, criticized RJD as anti-women, and dismissed allegations from political newcomers while emphasizing the NDA's commitment to Bihar's progress.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Takes Musical Jabs at Tejashwi Yadav and Prashant Kishor Ahead of Bihar Elections 2025
Nov 01, 2025 02:35 pm CST
During NDTV's Bihar Power Play, Bhojpuri star and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari delivered musical criticisms of political opponents ahead of the 2025 Bihar assembly elections. He questioned RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's ability to govern Bihar when he "can't manage his own family" and accused Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishor of being financially motivated rather than working for Bihar's development. Tiwari endorsed Nitish Kumar as the NDA's chief ministerial candidate.
Prashant Kishor Challenges Election Commission Over Dual Voter Registration in Bihar and West Bengal
Oct 28, 2025 09:24 pm CST
The Election Commission has asked political strategist Prashant Kishor to explain his name appearing in voter lists of both Bihar and West Bengal, prompting him to question why the duplication wasn't addressed during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Opposition parties claim the SIR process could disenfranchise voters, while Kishor criticizes both the exercise and the BJP's intentions behind it.
Prashant Kishor Found Registered as Voter in Both Bihar and West Bengal: Electoral Law Violation Uncovered
Oct 28, 2025 05:22 pm CST
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has been discovered registered as a voter in both Bihar and West Bengal, violating Section 17 of the Representation of the People Act. While his Jan Suraaj Party contests Bihar elections, he remains registered at the TMC headquarters in Kolkata, highlighting issues with duplicate voter registrations that prompted nationwide electoral roll revisions.
