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Prashant Kishor's Political Rise: Why His Party May Win Seats Amid Bihar Polls

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh has given unexpected praise to Prashant Kishor's political prospects. He believes the Jan Suraaj Party could win some seats in the upcoming Bihar elections. Singh drew historical parallels between Kishor's movement and the socialist parties of Jayaprakash Narayan and Ram Manohar Lohia. The comments come as Bihar prepares for assembly elections in November with major alliances competing for power.

Key Points: Harivansh Singh Says Prashant Kishor May Win Bihar Seats

  • Harivansh Singh acknowledges Prashant Kishor's party raising overlooked public issues
  • Compares Jan Suraaj Party's growth to historic socialist movements
  • Notes mainstream parties have ignored critical concerns raised by Kishor
  • Predicts Kishor's issues will need time to gain widespread public resonance
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Prashant Kishor gets praise from unexpected corner: He may get some seats, says Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh predicts Jan Suraaj Party could win seats in Bihar elections while drawing parallels with socialist movements.

"He may get some seats. In past, Left parties like CPI and CPI(M) were strong, and even now, they remain influential. - Harivansh Narayan Singh"

Patna, October 17

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh highlighted that Jan Suraaj Party, led by Prashant Kishor, is raising critical issues overlooked by mainstream parties.

While acknowledging the potential for Kishor to win seats, he cautioned that resolving these concerns will take time, drawing parallels with the enduring influence of Left parties.

"Issues that have not been taken up by the mainstream parties are being raised by the Jan Suraaj Party However, the fundamental questions that Prashant Kishor and his group are raising will take a long time to resolve. He may get some seats. In past, Left parties like CPI and CPI(M) were strong, and even now, they remain influential. The issues Prashant Kishor has raised are also being voiced by other parties, but not on a large scale," he said.

He further remarked that the Socialist Party, led by Jayaprakash Narayan and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, had significantly influenced public discourse by 1967, despite initially gaining confidence following the 1952 elections.

He drew parallels with Prashant Kishor's group, noting that their issues will need time to gain widespread resonance, citing the larger crowds drawn by Jayaprakash Narayan's assemblies compared to others.

"In many places, Jayaprakash Narayan's assemblies drew larger crowds than ours. In Bihar, we were confident of victory in the 1952 elections. However, the fundamental public issues raised by the Socialist Party, led by Jayaprakash Narayan and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, had a significant impact by 1967. Similarly, the questions raised by Prashant Kishor and his group will require time to resonate widely," he said.

The polling for Bihar Assembly elections will take place on November 6 and 11. The results will be announced on November 14.

In the seat-sharing arrangement within the NDA, the BJP and JD(U) will be contesting 101 seats each, while the Lok Janshakti Party (headed by Ram Vilas) will contest 29 seats. The Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) will contest six seats each.

The main contest will be between the NDA, led by the BJP and Janata Dal (United), and the INDIA alliance, spearheaded by Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The INDIA alliance is aiming to unseat Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who currently leads the NDA in the state.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Harivansh ji makes a valid point about time. New parties need patience to build credibility. But in today's fast-paced politics, does Prashant Kishor have that luxury? 🤔
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Anjali F
As a Bihari voter, I'm tired of the same old politics. Whether it's NDA or INDIA alliance, they all promise the moon but deliver little. Maybe a third option is what we need! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Interesting analysis drawing parallels with historical movements. The comparison with JP Narayan's socialist movement is particularly insightful. Shows how political change often takes decades, not election cycles.
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Siddharth J
While I appreciate Prashant Kishor's efforts, let's be realistic - raising issues is one thing, but governance is completely different. We need more than just good campaign strategies.
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Kavya N
The Deputy Chairman's balanced view is refreshing! Not dismissing new voices but also setting realistic expectations. This is how political discourse should be - constructive and forward-looking. 👏

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