Prashant Kishor Takes Full Responsibility For Bihar Poll Defeat
Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, stated that he accepts full responsibility for his party’s failure in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. His party contested around 238 seats but did not win any. Kishor admitted that his team failed to win the faith of the voters and noted that despite their efforts, they could not secure a breakthrough.
Silent Fast And Self-Introspection
Kishor also announced that he will observe a one-day “maun upvas” (vow of silence) on 20 November as a gesture of self-reflection. He said the party will conduct a careful review of where it went wrong, including its campaign strategy and voter-engagement efforts.
Implications And Outlook
The zero-seat outcome for Jan Suraaj marks a major setback and raises questions about the party’s future strategy and organisational strength. Kishor’s public acceptance of responsibility is unusual in the context of recent political responses and signals his intent to rebuild. Party members and observers will watch how this plays out—whether there will be internal reforms, leadership changes or alliance rethinking ahead of future polls.
