Gaya: As Bihar’s assembly by-elections draw near, political activity is heating up across the state. Prashant Kishore, the prominent campaign strategist and leader of Jan Suraj, is stepping up his efforts by engaging directly with voters in the Belagnj constituency. Kishore has been visiting various villages, including Kormathu, Irki, and Korma, where he has addressed large public gatherings, earning substantial support, particularly from local women.
During a public meeting in Kormathu, Kishore urged voters to cast their ballots wisely, emphasizing the future of Belagnj. He continued his outreach with similar gatherings in Irki and Korma, rallying support for his movement.
In a media interaction, Kishore responded to questions about RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s prediction of a 2025 victory. Kishore accused the RJD of fostering a criminalized political system in Belagnj for the past 35 years. “Criminals have been ruling Belagnj with the support of the Muslim community, using that influence as their political lifeline. But now, Jan Suraj has cut that lifeline. The RJD will finish third in this election. Mark my words,” he said.
Kishore also criticized Nitish Kumar’s JD(U), accusing the Chief Minister of making political compromises to retain power, including appointing controversial figures like Surendra Yadav to his cabinet. “Voting for Nitish Kumar means supporting the problems created by the ongoing land survey. Think carefully,” Kishore warned.
The campaign took a dramatic turn when Kishore condemned the tearing of a Jan Suraj flag in Balua, Tarari assembly. The flag, which features an image of Mahatma Gandhi, was vandalized, prompting Kishore to respond: “Tearing our flag is an insult to Mahatma Gandhi, not to me. It shows how threatened the political establishment is by the Jan Suraj movement.”
Meanwhile, Jan Suraj candidate Jitendra Paswan, who is contesting from Imamganj, has been intensifying his campaign. Paswan has been visiting households in the Dumriya and Banke Bazar blocks, seeking blessings and urging voters to support the ‘School Bag’ symbol on November 13.
With election day fast approaching, the political climate in Belagnj is becoming increasingly charged, as Kishore’s Jan Suraj movement gains momentum and sparks intense debates across the region.