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Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Draws a Blank in Bihar as NDA Wins Three-Fourths Majority

JD(U)’s rebound far beyond Kishor’s forecast leaves his party to promise a review.

Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor after casting a vote during the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, in Rohtas,
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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

Overview

  • Jan Suraaj contested 238 of 243 seats and finished with zero wins after early, fleeting leads disappeared during counting.
  • Election results show the NDA at roughly 202 seats, with the BJP on 89 and JD(U) on 85, delivering a decisive mandate.
  • Kishor did not contest a seat and had said JD(U) would not cross 25; he had vowed to quit politics if that proved wrong, and his next steps remain unannounced.
  • Reports cite an early vote share of about 3.5% for Jan Suraaj and widespread forfeiture of deposits, underscoring weak booth-level organisation despite large rallies and a two-year padyatra.
  • Party spokespersons say a formal review is planned, as analysts examine whether Jan Suraaj marginally split votes and note unverified claims about pressure on some nominees during filing.