political strategy
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.
How Madhya Pradesh BJP Leaders Achieved Record Success Rates in Bihar Elections
Nov 15, 2025 02:04 pm CST
In Bihar's recent assembly elections, Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders implemented a cricket-inspired campaign strategy that delivered extraordinary results. By dividing Bihar into five strategic zones and deploying over 75 leaders who achieved success rates between 84-100%, the BJP-led NDA secured a massive victory. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and other key figures applied targeted approaches across constituencies, while Congress efforts fell flat in comparison.
Bihar's Historic Gender Gap in Voter Turnout: How Women Voters Are Reshaping Election Outcomes
Nov 10, 2025 08:30 pm CST
This analysis examines Bihar's record-breaking 65.08% voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, highlighting the unprecedented 7.5 percentage point gap between female (69.04%) and male (61.56%) participation. The article explores how women's increasing electoral participation over the past decade has transformed Bihar's political landscape, benefiting the JD(U) and NDA coalition, and examines how women-focused initiatives like Mahila Rozgar Yojana have created a powerful caste-neutral female voting bloc that could determine the 2025 election outcome.
Prashant Kishor Rejects Coalition Possibilities in Bihar Elections, Stands Firm Against BJP
Nov 09, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has firmly ruled out joining any coalition government in Bihar, declaring his opposition to BJP on ideological grounds. In an exclusive interview, the political strategist emphasized his commitment to forming government independently or remaining in opposition after the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections, which recorded 65.08% voter turnout in the first phase.
Tejashwi Yadav Dismisses Prashant Kishor's Electoral Impact in Bihar: Exclusive NDTV Interview
Nov 07, 2025 07:15 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav confidently asserts in an exclusive NDTV interview that Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party will have no significant impact on Bihar's election outcome, despite record voter turnout in the first phase. Yadav remains optimistic about forming the next government with promises of transforming Bihar into a corruption-free hub for IT, textiles, and agro-based industries.
Vivek Ramaswamy's Candid Response to Republican Defeats: Lessons on Affordability and Identity Politics
Nov 05, 2025 07:10 pm CST
Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy offers a blunt assessment of recent Democratic victories, including Zohran Mamdani's New York City mayoral win. In a viral video, he outlines two critical lessons for Republicans: prioritize making the American dream affordable by addressing rising costs of living, and abandon identity politics to focus on shared values. His message resonates with voters concerned about economic pressures and the party's strategic direction in future elections.
2025 US Off-Year Elections: Democratic Governors Win with Affordability Focus as Trump's Influence Shows Limited Impact
Nov 05, 2025 05:30 pm CST
The 2025 off-year elections revealed a potential blueprint for Democratic revival as Governors-elect Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger won decisively in New Jersey and Virginia by focusing on affordability issues while positioning themselves as moderate checks against President Trump's agenda. Their national security backgrounds and pragmatic approaches resonated with voters concerned about economic pressures, possibly signaling an effective strategy for Democrats in upcoming congressional midterms as Trump's ability to transfer popularity to other Republican candidates showed continued limitations.
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.
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.