In a bold political forecast, Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party and well-known election strategist, has predicted that nearly two-thirds of Bihar’s sitting MLAs will lose their seats in the upcoming 2025 assembly elections. His comments came during a public address in Siwan as part of his ongoing Bihar Badlao Yatra, a state-wide outreach campaign.
Kishor attributes this anticipated political upheaval to a growing sense of frustration among ordinary citizens, who he claims are fed up with poor governance and corruption. “People are angry across party lines. The dissatisfaction isn’t limited to one side of the political spectrum,” he said. According to Kishor, complaints of bribery for basic public services and MLAs’ disconnect from local issues have become common talking points during his journey across the state.
He did not shy away from directly accusing ministers in the current government of misconduct. Targeting Health Minister Mangal Pandey, Kishor alleged that commissions are being collected on medical equipment purchases. He also criticized Rural Works Department Minister Ashok Choudhary for being out of touch with real issues faced by the public. Despite legal warnings from Choudhary, Kishor maintained that he would continue to speak out on matters of public concern.
Dismissing speculation about his own political ambitions, Kishor insisted that becoming Chief Minister is not his goal. “That’s a small dream,” he remarked, suggesting that his mission is broader—reforming Bihar’s politics, reversing decades of migration, and prioritizing education and employment over caste politics and handouts.
His Bihar Badlao Yatra—which began in Sitab Diara, the birthplace of socialist icon Jayaprakash Narayan—is designed to cover all 243 constituencies in the state. The campaign aims to build momentum for a new political alternative rooted in accountability and grassroots empowerment.
While his party, Jan Suraaj, failed to make an impact in recent bypolls, Kishor remains undeterred. He believes that a transformation in Bihar’s political landscape is not only possible but imminent.
