Prashant Kishor admits misstep as Jan Suraaj flops in Bihar’s assembly polls

A bold political gamble backfired—now Prashant Kishor faces tough questions after his party’s weak debut. Can he turn the tide in Bihar?

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2025 November 20 . 7:22 AM

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Prashant Kishor admits misstep as Jan Suraaj flops in Bihar’s assembly polls

Prashant Kishor’s political party, Jan Suraaj, struggled in its first election, securing less than 4% of the vote. The poll strategist-turned-politician now admits he made a key error in Bihar’s recent assembly elections by choosing not to contest himself.

Despite the setback, Kishor remains committed to his political journey in the state.

Before launching Jan Suraaj in 2023, Kishor had backed Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) in the 2020 Bihar elections. His shift to forming a new party marked a major change in his political approach.

In the run-up to the latest polls, the NDA government announced Rs 40,000 crore in public funding for Bihar. Kishor has since accused the ruling alliance of using these last-minute welfare promises to sway voters. He claims a large portion of the funds had already been released before the election, raising questions about the timing of the announcement.

Jan Suraaj’s weak performance has not deterred Kishor. He continues to criticise the NDA’s tactics while insisting his own political work in Bihar is far from over.

The election results leave Jan Suraaj without a significant foothold in Bihar’s assembly. Kishor’s allegations against the NDA’s funding moves add to the post-poll debate. His next steps will determine whether his party can regain momentum in future contests.