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NDA Surges in Bihar as Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Draws a Blank in Early Trends

Jan Suraaj’s blank slate in early counting underscores the hurdles new parties face in Bihar’s entrenched two‑bloc contest.

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on a temple visit during the election campaign in Bihar.
File photo of Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor during a roadshow for the second phase of the Bihar assembly elections, in Madhubani | ANI
Jan Suraaj Party boss Prashant Kishor has had a humbling beginning to his fulltime career as a political leader.
Prashant Kishor during a roadshow ahead of assembly elections. (AFP)

Overview

  • Election Commission trends show Jan Suraaj not leading in any constituency, with several candidates even trailing the NOTA option.
  • The NDA holds a commanding edge statewide, with trends placing it ahead in about 186 seats, including roughly 76 for JD(U) and 86 for the BJP alongside allied gains.
  • Prashant Kishor’s party contested about 238 of 243 seats after a high‑profile padyatra and governance‑focused campaign, though he did not contest personally.
  • Party spokesperson Pavan K Varma said a “serious review” will follow the setback, and state president Manoj Bharti acknowledged the message failed to connect with voters.
  • Analysts point to a bipolar race, the absence of a caste anchor, and weak booth‑level machinery; reports also note disputed claims of BJP pressure on some nominees and renewed scrutiny of Kishor’s pledge regarding JD(U)’s seat tally.