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Priyanka Gandhi Meets Prashant Kishor: Potential Alliance Brewing After Bihar Election Defeat
Dec 15, 2025 07:42 pm CST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra recently met poll strategist Prashant Kishor at Sonia Gandhi's residence, sparking speculation about renewed cooperation. Following disappointing performances in Bihar elections, both parties may reconsider their previously unsuccessful partnership ahead of critical upcoming state elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. Their complex history includes past collaborations with mixed results and disagreements over party reforms.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party Fails to Secure Any Seats in Bihar Election as BJP-Led Alliance Triumphs
Nov 17, 2025 03:02 pm CST
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor's political venture Jan Suraaj Party faced a crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, failing to win a single seat despite contesting 238 constituencies. The BJP-led NDA secured a landslide victory with 202 seats, while Kishor's party lost security deposits in 99% of contested seats and received fewer votes than NOTA in 61 constituencies. This electoral debut highlights the challenges new political entrants face in established political landscapes.
Exit Polls Show Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party May Win Votes But Few Seats in Bihar Elections
Nov 12, 2025 12:04 am CST
Exit polls predict minimal seat gains but significant vote share for Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar elections, potentially splitting anti-incumbency votes and benefiting the ruling NDA alliance while hampering opposition Mahagathbandhan's chances of forming government.
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.
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 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 Declines Electoral Contest: Predicts JDU Will Win Fewer Than 25 Seats in Bihar Elections
Oct 15, 2025 12:42 pm CST
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has announced he won't contest the upcoming Bihar elections despite his Jan Suraaj Party's debut. Instead, he'll focus on organizational responsibilities while predicting Nitish Kumar's JDU won't secure even 25 seats. The Bihar Assembly elections are scheduled for November with results expected on November 14.