PRASHANT KISHOR
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary urges people to give up power subsidy
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announced the escalating subsidy costs related to the free electricity scheme. He encouraged consumers who can afford it to relinquish the subsidy. The state plans to conduct a drive to reach out to consumers regarding this appeal. Opposition leaders criticized the government and its financial decisions amidst rising costs. The government aims to redirect savings from the subsidy towards essential sectors like education.
Jan Suraaj petitions Bihar council chairman to disqualify Independent MLCs who 'joined' BJP
The Jan Suraaj Party has formally lodged a petition with the chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council, seeking to disqualify two MLCs who have defected to the BJP. These representatives, who were elected as Independents, face scrutiny for their actions after the election, as they are alleged to have breached Article 191 of the Constitution. The party has declared that further escalation will occur if no prompt response is received.
Bihar opposition threatens to move court as '2 independent MLCs Join BJP'
Independent MLCs Bansidhar Brijwasi and Rahul Raj joined BJP, leading to accusations of violating constitutional provisions. Opposition leaders claim this action breaches the Tenth Schedule and Article 191(2). RJD plans to seek disqualification of the two MLCs from the Bihar Legislative Council. Brijwasi later clarified that he only extended support to BJP rather than officially joining.
NDA wins 3 Karnataka MLC seats, leads on 4th; Jan Suraaj ahead on 1 in Bihar
Karnataka gives the NDA three cheers and a fourth seat in sight, while Jan Suraaj is knocking on the door of its first MLC win in Bihar. With counting underway across four states, the trends offer political parties an early pulse check ahead of bigger electoral battles.
Communications manager of Prashant Kishor's party found dead near rail tracks in Ranchi
Devpalik Gupta, a communications manager for the Jan Suraaj Party, went missing from a train on Monday. His body was discovered near the railway tracks the next day after an accidental fall. Gupta had been integral in the party's social media strategy and played a significant role in a recent electoral victory. After leaving his friends to visit the pantry car, he was not seen again on the train.
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MLC polls: Counting begins in four states, BJP-led alliances face rebel challenges
Counting of votes began for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The results will reveal the organisational strength of political parties and their alliances. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP and Samajwadi Party face off in 11 seats, while in Bihar, overlapping candidates create a competitive landscape. Karnataka’s results will determine the performance of the Congress against the BJP-JD(S) alliance.
Bihar MLC polls: Counting begins for eight seats amid tight security
Counting of votes for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats began at 8 am on Tuesday amid tight security. The elections cover four graduates and four teachers constituencies, with 150 candidates in the fray. Polling was held on October 23, recording a turnout of 82.85% in teachers constituencies and 53.42% in graduates seats. The results will determine the electoral fate of candidates fielded by the BJP, JD(U) and other parties.
Brisk polling in eight Bihar MLC seats; 150 candidates in fray
Polling for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats witnessed a significant turnout during the initial hours. Saran Teachers' constituency recorded the highest turnout, while several constituencies faced intense competition. Voting began at 8 am and will conclude at 4 pm today. The event includes a combined electorate of over five lakh voters across numerous polling stations. Counting of votes is scheduled to take place on October 27.
Bihar Legislative Council polls: 8 seats, 164 candidates; stage set for multi-cornered battle
The seats going to the polls are Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Kosi Graduates' constituencies, along with Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Saran Teachers' constituencies.
MLC polls: JD(U)'s Anant Singh raises eyebrows by accompanying Jan Suraaj candidate for nomination
JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh revolted against his own party while accompanying Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh during the filing of nomination papers for the Bihar legislative council elections. He made his intent to ensure the defeat of JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar, who is seeking re-election from the Patna Graduates constituency, supported the JSP nominee. The JDU national secretary said that the party president has been informed of the development and that appropriate measures will be taken.
BJP declares candidates for 10 UP, Bihar MLC seats
The BJP has announced four candidates for Bihar and six for Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Legislative Council elections in the teachers and graduates constituencies. The party has retained some sitting MLCs and fielded former lawmakers and independents, including Sarvesh Kumar in Bihar and Dhruv Tripathi in Uttar Pradesh, as it finalised its candidates for the polls.
Bihar MLC polls: Jan Suraaj Party changes candidate for Tirhut Teachers' seat
Jan Suraaj Party has named Shyam Nandan Yadav as their candidate for the Tirhut Teachers' constituency. Yadav, who is well-known among teachers, replaced Bhushan Jha after concerns were raised. The party maintains that candidate selection is made transparently and democratically.
Jan Suraaj announces candidates for 5 Bihar Legislative Council seats
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj is getting an early start on Bihar’s next electoral contest, naming candidates for five of the eight Legislative Council seats headed for polls. From backing a sitting MLC for another term to fielding a lawyer-turned-politician against a JD(U) heavyweight, Kishor is widening his party’s footprint in a battle where graduates and teachers, rather than the wider electorate, will call the shots.
Prashant Kishor mocks JD(U)'s renaming bid, claims party being run by 'appointees of Amit Shah'
Prashant Kishor derided the JD(U) party's potential renaming, calling it irrelevant. He stated Union Home Minister Amit Shah controls the JD(U) to serve the BJP's interests. Kishor also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for its indifference towards Bihar's floods. He alleged Gujarat's interests take precedence over Bihar's development projects. Kishor believes public mood is changing due to Jan Suraaj's focus on education.
Centre must bring out white paper on 'financial irregularities' in Ayodhya temple: Prashant Kishor
Prashant Kishor urged the government to release a white paper on Ram Temple financial irregularities. He also questioned the government's claims of high GDP growth rates. Kishor stated that public hardships contradict the official economic growth figures. The Jan Suraaj Party founder emphasized changing mindsets for political reform in Bihar.
Prashant Kishor promises 10,000 private jobs for Bankipur youth in two years
Prashant Kishor, the Bankipur MLA, pledged private job placements for ten thousand youths. He will utilize his national network to secure employment opportunities for qualified young individuals. Kishor also committed to improving government school education quality within one year. He further condemned police actions against protesting students in Delhi and Jharkhand. The MLA aims to address youth unemployment and enhance educational standards.
Bankipur Election Results 2026: Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishor vs BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha vs RJD's Rekha Gupta who is winning?
Bankipur Election Result 2026 Live: Prashant Kishore is leading by over 11,000 votes after tenth round of counting. Vote counting for the Bankipur Assembly by-election started this morning amid tight security arrangements. The Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is contesting his first electoral battle. The main contest is a three-way fight between BJP, RJD, and Jan Suraaj Party candidates.
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary congratulates Prashant Kishor on Bankipur win
Prashant Kishor secured victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll on Monday. He defeated his nearest BJP rival by a significant margin of 19,324 votes. This win marks Kishor's historic electoral debut as a poll strategist. The Bihar Chief Minister congratulated Kishor on his successful outcome. The people of Bankipur chose Jan Suraaj in this democratic festival.
Arvind Kejriwal hails Prashant Kishor's Bankipur win, says BJP 'ground has slipped away'
Prashant Kishor secured a significant win in the Bankipur by-election. This victory reflects growing public dissatisfaction with the central government. The Aam Aadmi Party leader congratulated Kishor on his substantial electoral success. The BJP faced a notable setback losing a seat held since 1995. This outcome marks Kishor's first electoral triumph since launching his party.
Prashant Kishor to not contest Bihar elections? Jan Suraaj Party founder shares key update
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor announced he will not contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, citing the larger interest of the party. He stated the decision would allow him to focus on organizational work, emphasizing the potential nationwide impact of his party's victory.
Rs 100 crore fee? Prashant Kishor reveals his unheard of election advice fees
Prashant Kishor, chief of Jan Suraaj Party, revealed he charges over one hundred crore for election advice. This funds his political campaigns. During an election rally in Bihar, Kishor said his strategies are used by ten state governments. Jan Suraaj Party will contest all 243 seats in the 2025 Bihar assembly elections with 40 female candidates.
Candidates to contest elections would be son of soil of Bihar: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor announced that highly capable local individuals will be candidates for the upcoming Bihar by-elections, emphasizing their commitment to state improvements. Retired Lieutenant General Krishna Singh is nominated for the Tarari Assembly constituency. ECI announced bypolls across 15 states to occur on November 13.
Prashant Kishor officially launches Jan Suraaj Party in Patna
Prashant Kishor launched the Jan Suraaj Party in Patna, receiving Election Commission approval. He announced plans to end Bihar's liquor ban and invest in education. Kishor aims to contest all seats in the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, promoting a new political alternative.
Prashant Kishor joins Nitish Kumar led JD (United)
Political strategist Prashant Kishor made a public announcement today joining Nitish led JD(U). With a green scarf around his neck, Prashant Kishore was introduced to the media.
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