Patna, November 18, 2025 — Prashant Kishor, the founder and leader of Jan Suraaj Party, has taken full responsibility for the party’s poor performance in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections, where the party failed to win a single seat. In a press conference, Kishor apologized to the people of Bihar, stating that despite sincere efforts, the party was unable to bring about a change in the state’s ruling government.
Kishor admitted that there were shortcomings in communicating the party’s vision to voters and vowed to introspect on where things went wrong. He assured supporters that he would work twice as hard in the coming years and showed no intent to step down from politics. Kishor announced he will observe a day-long silent fast at Gandhi Bhitiharwa Ashram on November 20 as an act of atonement for the setback.
He clarified that the party did not engage in divisive caste or religious politics, nor did it indulge in vote-buying. Kishor also issued a challenge to the ruling alliance, promising to quit politics if they fulfill their campaign promise of transferring Rs 2 lakh each to 1.5 crore women in Bihar within six months.
Overall, Kishor emphasized that while the election results were a setback, it fuelled his determination to continue working for Bihar’s betterment.
