Prashant Kishor's Political Dealt a Blow in Bihar Exit Polls
All major exit polls forecasting the results for the Bihar Assembly elections in 2025 have delivered a sobering verdict for political strategist Prashant Kishor and his fledgling Jan Suraaj Party. The projections indicate a dismal performance, with no pollster willing to grant the party more than a handful of seats in the state legislature.
A Grim Seat Projection for Jan Suraaj
The most optimistic forecast for the Jan Suraaj Party caps its potential seat count at a mere five. This figure, coming from various pollsters, underscores the significant challenge the new party faces in establishing a foothold in Bihar's highly competitive political landscape. It is noteworthy that Prashant Kishor himself has not contested these assembly polls, choosing instead to lead his party's campaign from the sidelines.
The Crucial Test of Vote Share
While the seat count appears negligible, the upcoming results will provide a critical metric for measuring the party's actual influence. The final tally of the party's vote share will be the true indicator of whether Jan Suraaj has managed to make any significant dent in the electoral fortunes of the two main blocs. The key question remains: has Prashant Kishor's entry fragmented votes that traditionally went to the ruling NDA or the opposition Mahagathbandhan? The answer will determine if the party acted as a mere spoiler or has planted the seeds for a future political force.
The 2025 Bihar elections have thus become a crucial litmus test for Prashant Kishor's transition from a backroom strategist to the frontlines of electoral politics, with the initial signs pointing towards a steep uphill battle.
