Prashant Kishore Announces Launch of Jan Suraj Party on October 2, Will Contest All Assembly Seats Alone

Patna: Prashant Kishore, the convenor of the Jan Suraj campaign, has announced that his movement will transform into a political party, named the Jan Suraj Party, on October 2. Addressing district organization officials at Gyan Bhavan in Patna on Sunday, Kishore expressed confidence that the new party will independently secure a victory in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.

The Jan Suraj Padyatra Abhiyan, launched by Kishore from Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram in Champaran on October 2, 2022, is slated for completion by September. Kishore revealed that Jan Suraj plans to distribute election tickets and organizational roles based on population representation. The party intends to contest all 243 assembly seats independently, with a commitment to field 40 female candidates.

Several organizational proposals were approved during the convention, including the official formation of the Jan Suraj Party on October 2, equitable participation based on population, and plans for a large rally in Patna. The committee responsible for drafting the party’s constitution received approval, and officials provided input on its development.

Kishore urged Jan Suraj Organization officials to strengthen the party’s presence at the booth, panchayat, block, and district levels, emphasizing the importance of a successful door-to-door campaign.

Following the convention, Kishore inaugurated the Jan Suraj Vahini conference. The event was conducted by RK Mishra, NK Mandal, and Sanjay Kumar Thakur, with addresses from Afaque Ahmed, Lachhandev Prasad, Santosh Mahato, Bikai Mahato, and Veer Prasad Mahato. Bhojpuri singer Chhaila Bihari performed songs in support of Jan Suraj, energizing the attendees.

State Chief Spokesperson Sanjay Kumar Thakur provided the information.