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The Jan Suraaj Party has made a significant political move by announcing its first list of 51 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The party, led by Prashant Kishor, aims to establish itself as a third alternative to the existing political alliances. The candidate list reflects a diverse representation, including candidates from SC, OBC, minority, and general communities. With notable names like Jagriti Thakur and Bhojpuri actor Ritesh Pandey, the party seems poised to challenge the traditional political dynamics in Bihar.

Key Points: Jan Suraaj Unveils 51 Bihar Candidates Prashant Kishor's New Front

  • Jan Suraaj releases first 51 candidates with diverse community representation
  • Prashant Kishor to launch campaign from Raghopur on October 11
  • List includes notable names like Jagriti Thakur and Bhojpuri actor Ritesh Pandey
  • Party positioning as third alternative in Bihar elections
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Jan Suraaj releases first list of 51 candidates for Bihar polls

Jan Suraaj Party launches election campaign with diverse candidate list, challenging Bihar's political landscape with Prashant Kishor's leadership

"We are going to create history in Bihar politics. - R.C.P. Singh, Jan Suraaj Leader"

Patna, Oct 9

Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly election, the Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj Party, on Thursday, announced its first list of 51 candidates, marking the beginning of its electoral campaign as a third front in the state.

At a press conference in Patna, the party's National President, Uday Singh, said that the names of candidates will now be released daily.

He told that among the 51 candidates, seven belong to the Scheduled Castes (SCs), 17 to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and nine to the minority community.

The remaining 18 candidates are from the general and Economically Backward Class (EBC) communities.

Singh also announced that Prashant Kishor will launch the party's election campaign from Raghopur on October 11, but clarified that the Jan Suraaj President is not in the list of 51 released candidates on Thursday.

While releasing the list, R.C.P. Singh said, "We are going to create history in Bihar politics."

The list includes several notable names, including Jagriti Thakur, the granddaughter of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur, who will contest from Morwa Assembly seat (Samastipur).

Lata Singh, the daughter of former Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union Minister R.C.P. Singh, has been nominated from Asthawan (Nalanda).

Bhojpuri actor Ritesh Pandey has been fielded from Kargahar (Rohtas).

Renowned educationist K.C. Sinha will contest from Kumhrar (Patna).

The other candidates are Drig Narain Prasad will contest from Valmikinagar, Sunil Kumar from Lauria, Awadesh Ram from Harsidhi, Lal Babu Prasad from Dhaka, Usha Kiran from Sursand, Vijay Kumar Sah from Runnisaidpur, Mohammad Parvez Alam will contest from Bennipatti, Ram Pravesh Kumar Yadav from Nirmali, Raghib Bablu from Sikti, Abu Affam Farruque from Kochadhaman, Afroz Alam from Amour, Kunal Nishad alias Sonu Singh from Pranpur, Subodh Kumar Suman from Alam Nagar, Kishore Kumar Munna from Saharsa, Surendra Yadav from Simri Bakhtiyarpur, and others.

The Jan Suraaj Party, which has decided to contest the election solo, is presenting itself as a third alternative to the ruling NDA and the Opposition Grand Alliance in Bihar.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting mix of candidates - from political families to actors and educationists. But I hope this isn't just another party making tall claims. Bihar needs real development, not just election rhetoric.
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Arjun K
Jagriti Thakur contesting from Morwa is a smart move! Karpoori Thakur's legacy still holds strong in Bihar politics. This could help Jan Suraaj connect with the masses. Best of luck to all candidates! 🙏
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Sarah B
The caste composition seems well-balanced - SC, OBC, minorities, and general categories all represented. This could help them appeal to a broader voter base. Smart political strategy!
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Vikram M
While I appreciate the attempt to create a third front, I'm concerned about fielding actors and political dynasties. Bihar needs fresh faces with genuine commitment, not just familiar names. Hope they prove me wrong!
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Kavya N
Good to see educationist K.C. Sinha in the list! Bihar's education system needs serious attention. Maybe having someone from academic background will bring much-needed focus on this issue. 👍
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Michael C
Contesting solo is a bold move! It shows confidence but could also split anti-incumbency votes. Will be interesting to see how this plays

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