Prashant Kishor will continue to work for Bihar: Jan Suraaj president Uday Singh
Patna, November 15
Jan Suraaj Party president Uday Singh stated on Saturday that party founder Prashant Kishore will continue to be involved in politics and will remain committed to working for the development of Bihar.
Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "Certainly, he (Prashant Kishor) will continue to be there (in Bihar). We didn't enter politics at the behest of JD(U); we won't leave at their behest either. We can think of leaving only when we feel that a change has set in in Bihar."
He further alleged the Bihar government's "cash distribution" scheme played a major role in the NDA's sweeping victory. "The reason behind NDA's massive majority is the distribution of money by the Govt. This will put pressure on Bihar's economy. It is beyond my understanding how and when it will come out of this debt cycle," he said.
Despite the setback, Singh said the party remained committed to its agenda. "We are not disheartened. We know what is to be done. We will keep working and fulfil the 'Bihar badlav' that we had spoken about."
Jan Suraaj Party, founded by election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor, faced a major setback in its electoral debut, failing to win a single seat despite contesting nearly all 243 constituencies in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Election.
Kishor officially launched the Jan Suraaj Party on October 2, 2024, in Patna, although the organisation had been active since 2022.
Despite its high-profile launch and extensive statewide outreach, the party could not make a mark, as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) delivered a landslide win--described as a "tsunami"--sweeping aside both the Mahagathbandhan and new entrants like Jan Suraaj.
The NDA secured 202 out of 243 seats, marking the second time it has crossed the 200-seat mark (the first being in 2010 with 206 seats). The BJP emerged as the single-largest party with 89 seats, followed closely by the JD(U) with 85. Other NDA partners also performed strongly, with LJPRV winning 19, HAMS 5, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha 4.
The Mahagathbandhan witnessed significant losses. The RJD won 25 seats, CPI(ML)(L) 2, IIP 1, and CPI(M) 1.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Uday Singh's allegations about cash distribution sound like sour grapes. NDA won because of development work, not money distribution. If Jan Suraaj wants to make a difference, they should focus on real issues instead of making excuses.
Respect for Prashant Kishor not giving up! Bihar needs new voices and alternatives to the same old parties. First election is always tough - remember how AAP started? They should keep working at grassroots level. Jai Bihar! 🇮🇳
As someone who has worked in Bihar's development sector, I appreciate the commitment to continue working. But they need to understand that electoral success requires more than just good intentions. Building trust takes time and consistent work.
The debt cycle concern is valid. Bihar's economy cannot sustain freebies forever. We need sustainable development models. Hope Jan Suraaj focuses on practical solutions rather than just political rhetoric.
Interesting to see a professional election strategist trying to build his own political party. The transition from backroom strategist to frontline politician is challenging. Wishing them luck in their Bihar badlav mission!
While I respect their determination, winning zero seats shows they completely misread Bihar's political pulse
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