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.