Bihar’s political circles are buzzing after Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor hinted at contesting the upcoming assembly elections. On Wednesday, Kishor clarified that if his party collectively decides he should enter the electoral fray, he would prefer to contest either from Kargahar, his birthplace in Rohtas district, or Raghopur, a high-profile constituency currently represented by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.

The statement was made in Karakat, about 120 km from Patna, when reporters questioned him over his earlier interview in which he expressed openness to contesting elections. Kishor reiterated that no final decision had been taken yet, but discussions were ongoing within the party.

“Janmabhoomi vs Karmabhoomi”

Explaining his choices, Kishor said:

• Kargahar (in Sasaram Lok Sabha seat, Rohtas district) is his “janmabhoomi” (birthplace).

• Raghopur (in Vaishali district, under Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency) represents his “karmabhoomi” (land of work), where he has been politically active through Jan Suraj.

He emphasized that his candidacy would not be a personal decision but a collective call by Jan Suraj Party.

Raghopur: The RJD Stronghold

Raghopur is no ordinary seat—it has been a family bastion of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav. Tejashwi Yadav has won twice consecutively from Raghopur (2015, 2020), and Lalu Prasad himself had earlier represented it. The seat is also part of Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency, currently held by Union Minister Chirag Paswan.

For Kishor, challenging Tejashwi on his home turf would not only be politically symbolic but could also reshape Bihar’s electoral narrative.

Dig at Tejashwi Yadav

Kishor also took a swipe at Tejashwi Yadav over a viral video showing him celebrating the success of Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Rights Yatra, which covered 25 districts and spanned over 1,300 km.

“Tejashwi, who failed in studies and couldn’t succeed in cricket, is now unable to even organize a small program properly,” Kishor quipped. The remark reflects Kishor’s growing sharpness in attacking established leaders. Ironically, he had once worked as the chief strategist for the RJD-JDU-Congress alliance during the 2015 assembly elections.

Stand on Bihar Bandh

The NDA has called for a Bihar bandh over derogatory remarks allegedly made about Prime Minister Modi’s late mother during an opposition rally. On this, Kishor said:
“This is a bandh called by leaders, not by the public. People will not support it. Last time, during a similar bandh, thousands gathered at our Jan Suraj rally. We have two public meetings tomorrow, and I can assure you that over 20,000 people will attend each.”

Attack on BJP Leaders

Kishor didn’t miss the chance to criticize BJP leaders. Referring to state BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal, who recently broke down over offensive remarks against PM Modi’s mother, Kishor mocked:
“Instead of crying, he should clarify on the allegations I have made against him. I am bringing more evidence soon against him and other Bihar leaders involved in irregularities.”

Jan Suraj Party has already accused BJP’s Dilip Jaiswal, Health Minister Mangal Pandey, West Champaran MP Sanjay Jaiswal, and JDU minister Ashok Chaudhary of corruption and misuse of power. Kishor has positioned himself as a watchdog against Bihar’s political establishment, cutting across party lines.

Why It Matters

• If Kishor contests from Kargahar, he would tap into local sentiment and his personal roots.

• If he takes on Raghopur, it would directly challenge the RJD’s hold and signal his party’s ambition to take on Bihar’s biggest political dynasties.

• Either way, his entry into electoral politics—after years as a political strategist for leaders like Narendra Modi, Nitish Kumar, and the Congress—is set to be a major storyline in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.

For now, the suspense remains. But by naming Kargahar and Raghopur, Prashant Kishor has made clear that his political journey is no longer limited to strategy—it could soon head to the ballot box.