Prashant Kishor
Prashant Kishor Challenges BJP: "No SIR or FIR Will Save You When People Turn Against You"
Oct 28, 2025 09:10 am CST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor delivered a pointed critique of the BJP government's electoral strategy, stating that initiatives like Special Intensive Revision (SIR) won't protect parties that have lost public support. His comments came as the Election Commission announced the second phase of SIR across 12 states, with the final voter list scheduled for publication in February 2026.
Prashant Kishor Promises Local Employment Opportunities: "Vote Jan Suraaj and Never Leave Bihar for Work"
Oct 26, 2025 10:50 am CST
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor pledges to create abundant employment opportunities within Bihar if elected, eliminating the need for residents to migrate for work. During a Sitamarhi rally, he criticized the current administration for neglecting Bihar's development while other states receive major infrastructure projects. The upcoming Bihar elections on November 6 and 11 will see Jan Suraaj contesting all 243 seats against the NDA coalition and Mahagathbandhan alliance.
Violent Clash: Liquor Smugglers Attack Police Team in Bihar's Prohibition Zone, Leaving 5 Officers Injured
Oct 25, 2025 02:36 am CST
In a violent confrontation in Bihar's Begusarai district, liquor smugglers attacked a police team during a raid, injuring five officers including two women constables. This incident highlights ongoing challenges with prohibition enforcement in Bihar, where alcohol has been banned since 2016. The attack occurs against the backdrop of upcoming Assembly elections, with opposition leaders promising to review or abolish the controversial prohibition policy if elected.
Prashant Kishor Slams "Jungle Raj" Return as Tejashwi Yadav Becomes INDIA Bloc's CM Face for Bihar Elections
Oct 24, 2025 02:55 pm CST
Election strategist Prashant Kishor has sharply criticized the INDIA alliance's decision to nominate Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial candidate for Bihar's 2025 Assembly elections, calling it a return of "Jungle Raj." As Bihar prepares for its two-phase polls on November 6 and 11, Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party presents itself as an alternative while facing allegations of BJP pressure tactics against its candidates.
BJP Accused of Forcing Jan Suraaj Candidates to Withdraw from Bihar Elections: Prashant Kishor Alleges Intimidation
Oct 21, 2025 09:49 pm CST
Prashant Kishor has accused the BJP of intimidating and pressuring three Jan Suraaj Party candidates into withdrawing their nominations for the Bihar election. He claims the ruling party fears Jan Suraaj's clean candidates more than traditional opposition, showing evidence of meetings between his withdrawn candidates and senior BJP leaders including Amit Shah. Kishor vows to take the matter to the Election Commission and promises his remaining 240 candidates will continue fighting to change Bihar's political landscape.
Bihar's Youth Voice: Education Reform and Job Creation Top Priorities for Upcoming Elections
Oct 21, 2025 05:16 pm CST
As Bihar prepares for assembly elections on November 6 and 11, approximately 14 lakh first-time voters and 1.63 crore youth voters are focusing on education reform and employment opportunities. College students across Patna University express disillusionment with the current system, citing paper leaks in government exams, deteriorating educational infrastructure, and lack of job prospects forcing graduates to leave the state. These young voters, representing nearly 25% of Bihar's electorate, are evaluating political parties based on practical solutions to reduce migration and improve educational quality.
Bhojpuri Actor Pawan Singh's Wife Jyoti Singh Files Independent Nomination for Bihar Assembly Election
Oct 20, 2025 06:06 pm CST
Jyoti Singh, wife of Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh, has filed her nomination as an Independent candidate for the Karakat Assembly constituency in Bihar, days after her husband announced he would not contest but remain loyal to BJP. Her candidacy follows marital disputes and comes after a meeting with election strategist Prashant Kishor, while enjoying significant local support from her previous campaign efforts.
Prashant Kishor's Strategic Retreat: The Political Consequences of Withdrawing from Bihar's Electoral Battleground
Oct 17, 2025 02:13 pm CST
This analysis examines Prashant Kishor's surprising withdrawal from contesting against Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar's Raghopur constituency, exploring how his retreat contradicts his established political persona and impacts his reformist narrative. The piece evaluates the implications for Bihar's political landscape as it consolidates into a binary contest between established coalitions, questioning whether Kishor's decision represents strategic wisdom or undermines his credibility as a political challenger.
Vikasheel Insaan Party Secures 15 Seats in Bihar Election Alliance: Mahagathbandhan Coalition Finalized
Oct 17, 2025 03:00 am CST
Mukesh Sahani's Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP) has agreed to contest 15 seats in the Bihar assembly election, resolving coalition uncertainty within the Mahagathbandhan alliance. The deal includes promises of one Rajya Sabha and two MLC seats, strengthening opposition unity ahead of the November two-phase voting. With this arrangement finalized, the alliance now prepares to face BJP and Prashant Kishor's new Jan Suraaj Party.
Congress Announces First List of 48 Candidates for Bihar Elections: State Party Chief to Contest from Kutumba
Oct 17, 2025 02:00 am CST
The Congress party has released its first list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections, with the state party chief contesting from Kutumba constituency. The list includes incumbent MLAs like Anand Shankar and Neetu Kumari, while indicating a friendly contest within the Mahagathbandhan alliance at Bachawara. The party faces additional challenges this election cycle with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj entering the political arena in Bihar.