Bihar: Prashant Kishor to turn MLA residence into public office
Patna, Aug 12
After winning the Bankipur Assembly by‑election, Jan Suraaj founder and newly elected MLA Prashant Kishor has decided not to use his allotted government residence as his personal home.
He plans to convert Assembly residence number 182, a two‑storey duplex in Patna's VIP MLA housing complex, into a public office for the people of Bankipur.
Kishor said the residence should function as a place where people can directly approach their elected representative with problems, complaints and suggestions. He added that the office would be accessible to the general public so that they do not have to run from pillar to post with their issues.
According to him, the initiative is intended to establish direct communication between the MLA and the constituency's residents. People from Bankipur will be able to visit the residence to raise issues relating to local development, government services and other public concerns.
Employment is another major component of Kishor's plans for Bankipur. He has announced a target of helping 10,000 youths from the constituency secure private‑sector jobs. A system is being developed at residence number 182 where educated unemployed youths can submit their resumes. A dedicated team will then work to connect candidates with suitable opportunities based on their qualifications and profiles.
The official residence is located in Patna's VIP MLA housing complex. Cabinet minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Kripal Yadav has a residence next door. Kishor's decision to use the government accommodation as a public‑facing office rather than a private residence has attracted considerable attention.
The move is also being viewed as an attempt to put Kishor's political philosophy into practice. Rather than treating the government‑provided residence primarily as a personal facility, he wants it to function as an accessible point of contact between the MLA and constituents.
The effectiveness of residence number 182 as a public office will ultimately depend on whether it can translate this idea into tangible results-particularly in resolving residents' grievances and connecting Bankipur's youth with employment opportunities.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is what we need in Indian politics! The moment our leaders win elections, they forget who voted for them. Prashant Kishor is setting a precedent here. However, I hope this isn't just a political gimmick. The real test will be whether common people actually get solutions, not just a photo op.
Good move but let's be realistic. Every politician promises the moon during elections and forgets everything after winning. The 10,000 jobs target sounds great but how many youth in Bihar are actually qualified for private sector roles? Need to see the ground reality first, not just the headlines.
This is a brilliant move! All MLAs should follow this example. The VIP culture in Bihar has ruined our politics - politicians living in luxury while common people suffer. If Kishor actually opens his residence to the public, it will restore some faith in democracy. Love it! 👏
Looks like another publicity stunt to me. In Bihar, we see this every election season - sweeping promises, flashy moves, and then nothing. Will the government really allow him to use an official residence as a public office? The neighbors like Ram Kripal Yadav won't like the crowd that comes with it. Let's wait and watch.
One of the most honest moves in Bihar politics in recent times! It's sad that we've reached a point where an MLA doing his job is considered news-worthy, but that's the reality of our political system. Nasha nahi, parivartan chahiye! Hope this creates a ripple effect in other states too.