प्रशांत किशोर की दिखी हनक, इकलौते MLA से बैठक में मुख्य सचिव, डीजीपी, सेक्रेटरी, कमिश्नर तक मौजूद बांकीपुर उपचुनाव में जीत दर्ज कर जन सुराज पार्टी के इकलौते विधायक बने प्रशांत किशोर की हनक की चर्चा बिहार के राजनीतिक गलियारों में होने लगी है। गुरुवार को बिहार के मुख्य सचिव प्रत्यय अमृत और डीजीपी विनय कुमार समेत विभिन्न विभागों के अधिकारियों के साथ बैठक हुई। जन सुराज पार्टी के सूत्रधार एवं बांकीपुर से विधायक प्रशांत किशोर की बैठक में बिहार सरकार के उच्च स्तरीय अधिकारियों की मौजूदगी राजनीतिक चर्चा के लिए बरकरार रही। कुछ राजनीतिक विश्लेषक इसे प्रशांत किशोर की आक्रामक राजनीति की हनक और ताकत के असर के तौर पर देख रहे हैं, जबकि कुछ इसे एक बड़े राजनीतिक खेल का हिस्सा मान रहे हैं। पटना स्थित पुराना सचिवालय में बैठक के बाद प्रशांत किशोर ने मीडिया से बातचीत में कहा कि पटना में ट्रैफिक, सूखा, नशा, पेयजल की समस्या और अन्य मुद्दों पर सरकार से बात हुई है। उन्होंने कहा कि पिछले सप्ताह उनकी डीजीपी के साथ मीटिंग हुई थी, आज की बैठक उसका फॉलोअप था। आज पुलिस के अलावा अन्य विभागों के मुद्दों पर भी उन्होंने अधिकारियों से बात की। बैठक में मुख्य सचिव प्रत्यय अमृत और डीजीपी विनय कुमार के अलावा परिवहन विभाग एवं नगर विकास विभाग के सचिव स्तर के अधिकारी और पटना नगर निगम के कमिश्नर समेत पांच वरीय पदाधिकारी मौजूद रहे। प्रशांत किशोर ने कहा कि बैठक में राजधानी पटना की ट्रैफिक समस्या को सुधारने के लिए इंटर डिपार्टमेंटल वर्कशॉप आयोजित की जाएगी। इसमें आईआईटी मद्रास जैसी संस्थाओं और विशेषज्ञों से सहायता ली जाएगी। पटना में यातायात व्यवस्था सुधारने के लिए एक फ्यूचरिस्टिक प्लान तैयार किया जाएगा। स्मार्ट सिटी प्रोजेक्ट पर चर्चा की गई, जिसमें सड़क, नाली, गली, वेंडिंग जोन और पार्क जैसे मुद्दों पर व्यापक चर्चा की गई। तय हुआ कि नगर निगम के साथ बैठकर सभी मुद्दों का समाधान निकाला जाएगा। बांकीपुर समेत पूरे पटना में पेयजल की समस्या का भी त्वरित निदान किया जाएगा। प्रशांत किशोर ने हाल ही में हुए पटना शहर की बांकीपुर विधान...#prashant_kishor #main_sachiv_pratyay_amrit #dgpr_vinay_kumar #nagar_ikya_nigam_kamisner #barkipur_upchunav
Bankipur Bypoll: 'No Time For Opposition Unity, Agenda Is Bihar': Prashant Kishor After Poll Win Prashant Kishor, a former poll strategist and leader of the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), won the Bankipur bypoll by defeating the BJP by over 19,000 votes. The result marked a significant shift in Bihar’s political landscape, as Bankipur had long been a stronghold for the ruling party. The bypoll, held after BJP president Nitin Nabin vacated the seat to join the Rajya Sabha, was seen as a prestige battle for the BJP. Kishor’s victory signaled a growing challenge to the party’s dominance in the state. Speaking to NDTV after the results were announced, Kishor emphasized his commitment to transforming Bankipur within three months. “In 3 months, you will see a visible change in Bankipur,” he said, vowing to end local corruption and improve governance. His promises included tangible improvements in infrastructure, education, and employment, positioning him as a candidate focused on grassroots development rather than political rhetoric. The bypoll’s significance extended beyond Bankipur. Kishor framed the victory as a message to the BJP, urging the party to prioritize leadership that addresses Bihar’s pressing needs. “The people have sent a clear message that Bihar needs a government focused on education and jobs,” he stated. He criticized the BJP’s inability to deliver on these fronts, arguing that the party’s failure to connect with voters across castes and communities had led to its defeat. On the education front, Kishor outlined plans to revitalize government schools in Bankipur, ensuring visible improvements in quality and accessibility. If public schools failed to meet expectations, he pledged to provide poor children with the means to attend private institutions.#bihar #nitin_nabin #prashant_kishor #jan_suraaj_party #bankipur_by_poll
Bihar Bankipur By-election: Prashant Kishor Accuses Police of Detaining Supporters Ahead of Voting Hours before voting commenced for the crucial bypoll in Bihar's Bankipur constituency, tensions escalated as Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor accused the Bihar Police of detaining his supporters. The incident unfolded at Patna's Jakkanpur police station, where Kishor and his team demanded transparency regarding the whereabouts of detained JSP members. Kishor, making his electoral debut by contesting the Bankipur seat, claimed the police refused to disclose details of over 16 of his supporters who had been allegedly rounded up. He argued that the detentions were part of a coordinated effort by the ruling party to suppress opposition. "The police are unable to divulge the whereabouts of my supporters, and the SHO here claims the station was not involved in the detentions," Kishor stated, accusing higher-ranking officials of orchestrating the action. The former poll strategist alleged that the Station House Officer (SHO) at Jakkanpur threatened him and his team, warning that he would "deal with them after taking off his uniform." Kishor insisted the police were using administrative machinery to detain supporters for up to 24 hours without judicial oversight, a tactic he claimed would prevent them from casting votes. "The BJP knows it is going to lose the bypoll, so they devised this plan to keep some of my supporters in custody until voting ends," he said. Despite the controversy, Kishor emphasized that the BJP's attempt to manipulate the process would not guarantee victory. He noted that the NDA, which has mobilized nearly all its 201 MLAs for the campaign, faces a tough challenge from him and BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha, a youth wing leader.#bjp #bihar_police #prashant_kishor #jan_suraaj_party #jakkanpur_police_station
Prashant Kishor Bankipur Bypoll | Jan Suraj Core Committee Meet Today, Candidate Announcement July 5 The bypoll for the Bankipur assembly constituency in Bihar has entered a critical phase as political parties finalize their candidate selections and legal challenges loom. Prashant Kishor, the leader of the Jan Suraj party, is set to contest the election, but he faces a legal hurdle. A court has issued a notice to Kishor, demanding his appearance on July 28 in a case related to a defamation complaint filed by BJP MLA Sanjay Jayswal. This legal issue adds uncertainty to Kishor’s campaign, though he remains confident in his candidacy. The Bankipur seat, a key battleground in Bihar’s political landscape, has drawn intense competition. The RJD has asserted its claim, with party spokesperson Mritunjay Tiwari stating that the seat will be contested by the party. Meanwhile, the Congress has positioned itself as the traditional contender, arguing that the seat has historically been a stronghold for its candidates. However, the Congress has faced internal pressure to collaborate with the RJD, as both parties are part of the Mahagathbandhan alliance. This has led to tensions, with the RJD refusing to consider a joint candidate. The BJP, meanwhile, has prepared its own bid for the seat. Nil Ratan Ghosh, a senior party member, is considered the frontrunner, though his candidacy has not been officially announced. The seat holds particular significance for the BJP as it is the constituency of the party’s national president, Nitin Navin. Navin’s absence due to his recent election as a Rajya Sabha member has left the seat open, making it a crucial test for the BJP’s local leadership. The election process has already begun, with nomination forms being submitted starting July 5.#congress #rjd #prashant_kishor #bankipur #jan_suraj
Jan Swaraj Organizes First Post-Election Meeting in Samastipur to Strengthen Organization and Prepare for Prashant Kishor's Arrival A meeting organized by the Jan Swaraj party was held in Samastipur following the recent assembly elections, focusing on strengthening the organization at the grassroots level and preparing for the arrival of party leader Prashant Kishor on June 4. The event, chaired by district president Satyanarayan Sahni and convened by Niranjana Thakur, brought together party officials, workers, and representatives from various local groups to discuss strategies for expanding the party’s presence and engaging with voters. The primary objective of the meeting was to reinforce the party’s organizational structure across all levels, from village councils to district headquarters. Sahni emphasized that a strong party organization is essential for political success, stating that Jan Swaraj aims to establish an active and empowered network at the panchayat, block, and legislative assembly levels. Under national leadership directives, the party plans to restructure and expand its teams, creating new units at the ward, panchayat, block, and assembly constituency levels. These teams will be tasked with mobilizing youth, women, and new recruits to take on key responsibilities within the organization. The discussion also highlighted the need to launch a grassroots outreach campaign to address local grievances and disseminate the party’s ideological message. Sahni urged workers to engage directly with communities, listen to people’s concerns, and ensure that the party’s vision reaches households. He noted that Jan Swaraj is playing a significant role as a strong opposition force in Bihar, challenging the ruling government on issues of public importance.#samastipur #prashant_kishor #jan_swaraj #satyanarayan_sahni #niranjana_thakur
Akhilesh Yadav Cuts I-PAC Ties For 2027 UP Poll The Samajwadi Party has announced it will not collaborate with the election management firm I-PAC for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, marking a significant shift in its political strategy. Party leader Akhilesh Yadav stated the decision was driven by a lack of funding, though sources suggest the break-up also follows the arrest of Vinesh Chandel, a co-founder of I-PAC, in a money laundering case tied to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal. The move comes amid growing scrutiny of I-PAC’s operations and its role in recent election campaigns. I-PAC, founded by poll strategist Prashant Kishor, had been working with the Samajwadi Party to target constituencies where the party faced narrow margins of defeat in the 2022 elections. However, Yadav’s party will reportedly continue its electoral efforts through Showtime, a second firm with which it signed a contract two months prior. When asked about the I-PAC deal’s cancellation, Yadav humorously remarked, “We simply don’t have funds. If you (the media) give us funds, we can hire another company.” The decision to end the partnership with I-PAC follows the poor performance of two major opposition parties in recent state elections. The Trinamool Congress, which had previously collaborated with I-PAC, suffered a crushing defeat in Bengal, losing 207 of 294 seats to the BJP. Similarly, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu was ousted by Vijay’s new Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, despite both Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin losing their seats in strongholds. These results have raised questions about the effectiveness of I-PAC’s strategies and the broader opposition’s ability to challenge the BJP.#enforcement_directorate #akhilesh_yadav #ipac #vinesh_chandel #prashant_kishor
