Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party is emerging as a new political force in Bihar, aiming to address issues like migrant worker distress and unemployment. The party, however, faces challenges from Bihar's deeply entrenched caste-based political landscape and the established dominance of major alliances and influential smaller parties
Rashtrya Lok Morcha founder and Rajya Sabha member Upendra Kushwaha spoke about the party's electoral strategy for all 243 seats in Bihar, Nitish Kumar's governance, and concerns regarding the Election Commission's SIR exercise
Mukesh Sahani, founder of the Vikassheel Insaan Party and a prominent Nishad (fisherfolk/OBC) leader spoke about the party's strong support base and ambitions, seat-sharing strategies with Mahagathbandhan, past experiences with the BJP, and more
Akhtarul Iman, the president of All India Majlis-e Ittehadul Muslimeen in Bihar, expressed confidence in retaining the party’s strongholds like Seemanchal despite past challenges
Despite Prashant Kishor's extensive efforts like the Jan Suraaj padayatra and detailed plans, his attempts to unite voters beyond caste loyalties have met with limited success, indicating the enduring power of these divisions in Bihar’s politics
Jan Suraaj's vision is to provide world-class education for those below 15, equip those between 15 and 55 with opportunities and resources to become self-reliant, and take care of those above 60, says party founder Kishor
Results 1-6 for Bihar Elections 2025 Prashant Kishor