Prashant Kishore: Jan Suraj to Directly Challenge NDA, Nitish’s Leadership a Boon for Us

Jamui: Prashant Kishore, the convenor of the Jan Suraj campaign, received a rousing reception as he arrived in Jamui on Monday for a two-day visit. Thousands of people, including women from various blocks of the district, greeted him with traditional drumbeats as he commenced his tour. Kishore began his program by addressing a large gathering, outlining the goals of the Jan Suraj campaign in Bihar.

During a press conference at the Circuit House of Jamui Municipal Council, followed by a public meeting in Nagar Panchayat Sikandra, Kishore made bold predictions about the future of Bihar’s political landscape. He declared that the 2025 assembly elections would see the people of Bihar rejecting the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal (United) (JDU), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), signaling an end to the dominance of these major parties.

Kishore was particularly critical of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his party, the JD (U), predicting that they would struggle to secure even 20 seats in the upcoming elections. He asserted that regardless of whether Nitish aligns with the BJP or RJD, the public’s dissatisfaction would result in a significant defeat for the JD (U).

Reflecting on the 2015 elections, Kishore noted that it was his support that helped form the Mahagathbandhan government, but he warned that the political tides have shifted dramatically since then. According to him, the 2025 election results will see a complete reversal of fortunes for both the RJD and JD (U).

Kishore also took aim at the RJD, highlighting recent internal strife within the party. He referenced a letter reportedly issued by the RJD, urging party members to stay united and respect the views of party patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav. Kishore suggested that the party’s reliance on such measures indicates diminishing loyalty among its ranks, particularly towards Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu’s son and the party’s current leader.

Looking ahead, Kishore claimed that the 2025 assembly elections would be a direct contest between his Jan Suraj movement and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with the RJD no longer being a significant player in Bihar’s political arena. His statements have set the stage for what promises to be a contentious and closely watched electoral battle in the state.