In anticipation of the Bihar Assembly elections in 2025, Prashant Kishor's (PK) Jan Suraj Party (JSP) has intensified its preparations for election strategy. The party will neither contest elections itself nor join any alliance, but it may provide electoral assistance by giving its symbol to a few preferred candidates.
Patna: Prashant Kishor (PK) has clarified that he will not contest elections himself and his Jan Suraj Party (JSP) will not join any alliance. This decision has been made internally. Under certain circumstances, the only modification to this could be that JSP might allot its symbol to a few favored candidates of friendly parties, but this is merely a possibility, not a final decision. JSP is in the process of selecting its candidates for all seats.
According to sources, some candidates for JSP have already been finalized, but suitable candidates for many seats are yet to be identified. Prashant Kishor's rapport with Chirag Paswan will be beneficial in this regard. This arrangement is likely to benefit both parties.
Benefit from Cordial Relations with Chirag Paswan
According to internal sources within JSP, if Chirag Paswan does not receive the expected number of seats within the NDA, some individuals might turn towards JSP. This move is considered mutually beneficial for both parties. Chirag's supporters or aspiring candidates can strengthen their political prospects through JSP.
The candidate selection process within JSP is ongoing. The party has prioritized merit, social work, development-centric thinking, and local activism as primary criteria. The application process has been open since January, with a fee of ₹21,000 per application, although ticket allocation is not guaranteed.
Candidate Selection Process
State President Manoj Bharti informed that the party will announce its candidates during Navratri. A three-tiered evaluation is being conducted to identify deserving candidates – local, district, and central levels. JSP is not solely focusing on a caste-based formula. The party has prioritized social inclusion and a clean image. As per the plan:
- Extremely Backward Classes: At least 75 candidates
- Muslim Community: At least 40 candidates
- Women: Approximately 40 percent (around 97 seats)
- Scheduled Castes and Tribes: Additional opportunities beyond reserved seats
This strategy is designed to break away from caste-centric politics and ensure representation for all sections of society. Prashant Kishor himself has decided not to contest elections so that he can concentrate on the party's strategy and campaign across the entire state of Bihar. If he were to contest from a single constituency, his time would be limited, impacting the party's prospects across the state.
