Prashant Kishor launches Jan Suraaj Party, promises education reform and inclusive representation in Bihar
- In Reports
- 10:02 PM, Oct 02, 2024
- Myind Staff
Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has formally launched his new political party, the Jan Suraaj Party, in Patna. Speaking at the event, Kishor revealed that the party has been operational for the past two years and has recently secured official recognition from the Election Commission of India.
“Jan Suraaj campaign is going on for 2-3 years. People are asking when we will be forming the party. We all must thank God, today the Election Commission has officially accepted Jan Suraaj as Jan Suraaj Party,” Prashant Kishor said.
Kishor also emphasised the need for a significant financial investment to transform Bihar’s education system, stating that Rs 5 lakh crore would be required over the next decade. Additionally, he pledged to lift the state’s liquor ban if his party comes to power, arguing that the revenue lost due to the ban—amounting to Rs 20,000 crore annually—would be redirected exclusively toward building a world-class education system in Bihar. He asserted that the funds would not be used for political security, infrastructure, or other government expenses, but solely for education.
On September 30, Prashant Kishor clarified that he does not aim to take on the leadership of his newly formed party. He announced that the party’s agenda for Bihar would be released in early 2025, either in January or February. Additionally, Kishor revealed that the Jan Suraaj Party plans will contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, with 40 of those candidates being women. The elections are expected to be held in October or November 2025.
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