by Ashis Sinha
Patna: Prashant Kishor’s newly formed Jan Suraaj Party has failed to secure a single seat in the Bihar by-elections, with three of its four candidates losing their security deposits. The party, which contested all four seats in the by-polls, faced a tough debut, marking a disappointing result in its first electoral test.
Addressing the media for the first time after the election outcome, Kishor acknowledged the party’s underperformance but highlighted the challenges the Jan Suraaj Party faced during the campaign. “We were only allotted our election symbol 10 days before the polls, and the Jan Suraaj Yatra has not yet reached these areas. Our organization is still in its infancy,” Kishor said. Despite these early obstacles, he pointed out that the party had secured a 10% vote share, describing it as a modest but encouraging start.
Founded on October 2, the Jan Suraaj Party entered the by-polls less than a month after its formation. Kishor, a prominent political strategist, had previously declared that the party intended to contest all 243 seats in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, signaling his long-term ambition to establish a strong political presence in the state.
In his comments following the by-poll results, Kishor made it clear that despite the setback, he remained focused on his goal of significantly increasing the party’s vote share. “The results were not what we hoped for, but I am committed to working tirelessly to achieve our target of 40% vote share, even if it takes several years,” he said.
Kishor also urged his supporters and party workers to stay focused and motivated, calling on them to continue building a strong organizational base for future elections. “We will keep working, keep growing, and we will be ready for the challenges ahead,” he emphasized.
The Jan Suraaj Party’s poor showing in these by-polls marks a setback for Kishor, but his commitment to the long-term vision of the party remains undeterred as he looks to the future.