Prashant Kishor’s Political Revolution Shakes Bihar!

Prashant Kishor, the renowned political strategist-turned-activist, has officially launched his political party, **Jan Suraaj**, in Patna, marking a significant moment in Bihar's political landscape. The launch event took place on October 2, 2024, at the Veterinary College Ground and was attended by notable figures such as former Union minister Devendra Prasad Yadav and diplomat-turned-politician Pavan Varma. Kishor's entry into politics comes exactly two years after he embarked on a 3,000-km-long 'padayatra' across Bihar to mobilize support for a new political alternative aimed at addressing the state's chronic backwardness.

During the launch, Kishor emphasized his commitment to creating a distinct constituency for his party in a state dominated by established political players like the RJD, BJP, and JD(U). He articulated his vision for **Jan Suraaj** as a movement to empower the people of Bihar to vote beyond caste and religious lines, urging them to consider the future of their children in their electoral choices. Kishor has pledged that his party will contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and has set a goal of fielding 40 women candidates to promote gender representation.

Kishor's party launch comes after his successful stint as a strategist for various political parties, including leading Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress to victory in West Bengal. His decision to form **Jan Suraaj** is rooted in a desire to counteract what he describes as political helplessness that has plagued Bihar for decades. He expressed hopes that the party would provide an alternative that resonates with voters tired of traditional political narratives dominated by fear and caste-based politics.

With the Election Commission's approval now secured, Kishor plans to unveil the party's agenda early next year. He has already indicated that if elected, one of his first actions would be to end the liquor ban in Bihar. As Bihar prepares for its assembly elections likely scheduled for late 2025, Kishor's **Jan Suraaj Party** is poised to become a significant player in reshaping the state's political dynamics and addressing long-standing issues affecting its citizens.