Patna: As the final phase of voting continues in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, political momentum is also accelerating across Bihar, where election strategist Prashant Kishor has made a major announcement. On 2 October, Kishor will formally transform his organisation, Jan Suraj, into a political party. He has been actively touring the state, drumming up support and sharing his vision for Bihar’s political future.
Speaking to reporters in Patna, Kishor, founder of Jan Suraj, commented on the significance of the ongoing assembly elections. He suggested that the outcome of these elections could directly impact the future of the central government. “The popularity and influence of Prime Minister Modi and the NDA government have diminished compared to previous years,” Kishor stated. He went on to explain that the results in key states like Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and the upcoming elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Delhi will serve as an indicator of the BJP’s strength at the national level.
Kishor also pointed to the importance of the proposed elections in Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam, hinting that these results could decide whether the Modi government will be able to complete its term. If the BJP manages to perform well in these states, it could strengthen its position in the central government. However, losses in these regions could undermine the party’s authority, Kishor noted.
When asked specifically about the political landscape in Bihar, Kishor offered sharp criticism of the BJP’s standing in the state. “The BJP has no leadership in Bihar and is in a weak position,” he claimed. “No one is talking about the party here, and it is entirely dependent on Nitish Kumar. But the reality is that every BJP worker knows that Nitish’s leadership is not enough to secure victory.”
Kishor described the BJP’s current predicament in Bihar as a double-edged sword, explaining that the party is caught between relying on Nitish Kumar and recognising that his leadership may not be enough to guarantee success. “If Nitish Kumar is removed, the government in Delhi could fall, but if he stays, the BJP risks defeat in Bihar,” Kishor concluded.
With assembly elections ongoing and more on the horizon, all parties are intensifying their efforts to claim victory, but the political future remains uncertain as Bihar and other key states prepare to head to the polls.