Jan Suraj Padyatra Reaches Madhepura: Prashant Kishore Receives Grand Welcome

Chirag Gupta

Madhepura: Prashant Kishore, convenor of the Jan Suraj Abhiyan, entered Madhepura district on Tuesday after completing his padyatra in Saharsa district. He was greeted with grand celebrations including drums, fireworks, and large crowds. Kishore was welcomed with garlands, flowers, and angavastra at multiple points along his route. Thousands of people from 13 blocks of the district came to show their support, with a significant number of youth participating. Kishore walked approximately 6 kilometers on the first day, engaging in discussions with locals and organizing Jan Suraj Samvad at six different locations.

Kishore began his interactions from a camp in Tuniyahi, Khopati of Madhepura district. The padyatra then proceeded to the Jan Suraj Camp near Madhepura College via Mahavir Mandir Chowk, Karpuri Chowk, Panitanki Chowk, Azad Tola Chowk, and Khedan Baba Chowk. During these interactions, he raised questions about the priorities of local leadership, specifically targeting Lalu Prasad’s focus on making his sons, who are not 9th pass, the Chief Ministers. Kishore urged the public to think about the future of their own children and to move beyond voting based on caste and religion.

The Jan Suraj Padyatra, which started on October 2, 2022, from Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram in West Champaran, has covered several districts, including Shivhar, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Khagaria, and Saharsa. Kishore plans to visit every village in all blocks of the district, engaging with people to improve Bihar through collective efforts and selecting leaders with the right mindset.

Addressing a public meeting, Kishore criticized the current leadership for the poor living conditions in Bihar, highlighting the lack of basic necessities such as clothing, healthcare, and food. He emphasized the need for change and urged the people to prioritize their children’s future over caste and religious affiliations.