How ready is Prashant Kishor for the second biggest fight after Bihar Assembly elections, is he going to contest elections from Bankipur?

These days, discussions regarding Bankipur assembly seat have intensified in Bihar politics. There are speculations in political circles that former election strategist and founder of Jan Suraj Party (JSP) Prashant Kishor may soon take a big step in active electoral politics. It is believed that Prashant Kishor can become a candidate in the by-election on Bankipur seat, which became vacant after BJP leader Nitin Naveen reached Rajya Sabha.

Bankipur Assembly seat is counted among the most prestigious and high-profile seats of Bihar. Politically, the history of this seat has been very special, because the leader who wins from here has often reached the post of minister in the state government. In such a situation, if Prashant Kishor contests from this seat, then this contest can become the most talked about election in Bihar politics.

What did the state president of the party say?

State President of Jan Suraj Party, Manoj Bharti has indicated that the party is making a strategy to field a very strong candidate on Bankipur seat. He said that the party wants such a face to emerge who will be popular not only in Bankipur but in entire Bihar.

Manoj Bharti said, “This is not an ordinary constituency. BJP will make every possible effort to ensure the victory of its candidate. However, on behalf of Jan Suraj, we will try to field a candidate who has wide recognition and popularity among the public.”

Will Prashant Kishor really contest elections?

He clearly said that a large number of party workers want Prashant Kishore himself to contest elections from Bankipur. Manoj Bharti said, “We want Prashant Kishor to contest the by-election from this constituency. This is the wish of most of the party workers. However, the final decision will be taken by the committee.”

After this statement, the discussions in Bihar politics have become more intense. According to reports, if Prashant Kishor contests the election, then this contest can become a direct battle of prestige between BJP versus Jan Suraj.

What is Suraj’s allegation on NDA?

Jan Suraj Party has claimed that before the Bihar Assembly elections, the NDA government has adopted many of its issues and agendas. Manoj Bharti said that the schemes and initiatives announced during the election period should now be fully implemented on the ground. “We believe that various schemes and initiatives announced or launched during the election period should now be given concrete form and fully realized,” he said.

What is the political importance of Bankipur seat?

Bankipur assembly constituency has been considered a strong stronghold of BJP for a long time. Nitin Naveen has been representing this seat continuously since its formation. Even after becoming the national president of BJP, he maintains a strong hold in the area and has direct contact with the voters. In such a situation, the upcoming by-election is not just an election for one seat, but is being considered as a big test of the changing politics of Bihar and new political equations.

Will Prashant Kishor play a big role in electoral politics?

Prashant Kishor has till now made his own identity in national politics as an election strategist. But if he himself contests the election, it could prove to be the biggest turning point in his political career. Now everyone’s eyes are fixed on the next strategy of Jan Suraj Party and the final decision of Prashant Kishore.