Bihar Election: Prashant Kishor rules out alliance with BJP; Will Jan Suraaj fight alone?

Will Jan Suraaj form the government independently or sit in opposition after the Bihar Assembly polls as Prashant Kishor firmly rejects any alliance with BJP and vows to uphold his party’s principles regardless of election results?

New Delhi: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has made it clear that his party will not join a coalition government even if it fails to secure an absolute majority in the Bihar Assembly elections. In an exclusive statement, Kishor said he would rather continue working with the people than compromise on the party's ideology.

He emphasised that Jan Suraaj will either form the government on its own strength or function as an opposition party. Kishor added that if required, the party could even face another election, highlighting the commitment to principles over political expediency.

Criticism of BJP and Opposition Parties

Kishor strongly criticised the BJP-led Centre, accusing it of neglecting Bihar while prioritising industrial development in Gujarat. He said the state deserved factories and investment that matched its contribution to the electoral process over the last 15 years.

He also slammed the opposition Mahagathbandhan and the ruling NDA alliance, questioning their relevance in the current political scenario. Kishor asked voters to consider alternatives to long-standing leaders such as Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav, suggesting that Jan Suraaj presents a new option for change.

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Phase Two Voting Underway in Bihar

The second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is underway with an approximate 14.55 percent voter turnout recorded by 9 am. Voting began at 7 am across 122 constituencies in 20 districts and will continue until 5 pm.

A massive electorate of 3.7 crore voters is expected to determine the political fate of 1,302 candidates, including 136 women and one third-gender candidate. This round is particularly significant for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet, as 12 ministers from his government are contesting.

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JD(U) candidates in the race include Vijendra Yadav from Supaul, Lesi Singh from Dhamdaha, Jayant Kushwaha from Amarpur, Sumit Singh from Chakai, Mohammad Jama Khan from Chainpur, and Sheela Mandal from Phoolparas. BJP ministers in the fray include Prem Kumar from Gaya, Renu Devi from Bettiah, Vijay Kumar Mandal from Sikati, Nitish Mishra from Jhanjharpur, Neeraj Bablu from Chhatapur, and Krishnanandan Paswan from Harsiddhi.

A Mood of Change?

Kishor expressed confidence that change is visible in Bihar, asserting that the public is increasingly supporting Jan Suraaj’s mission for governance reform. He underscored that the party has already made visible progress and will continue to work for the people, regardless of the electoral outcome.

The counting of votes for both phases of the Bihar Assembly elections is scheduled for November 14, and political observers are closely monitoring how the independent stance of Jan Suraaj might influence the overall results.