A Promising Beginning by Prashant Kishore’s Political Platform
Patna: In a strategic and ambitious political move, Prashant Kishore’s party Jan Suraj has announced its first batch of 51 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. This announcement signals the party’s serious intent to establish a strong presence in the state’s political arena.
Prominent Faces Included in the First List
The inaugural list features several high-profile names, showcasing Jan Suraj’s commitment to credibility and public trust. Among those receiving tickets are:
- YV Giri, a distinguished lawyer known for his sharp legal acumen
- Ritesh Pandey, a popular Bhojpuri singer and actor with mass appeal
- Other notable figures from a range of social, professional, and regional backgrounds
Leadership Comments on Candidate Selection
At a press conference held by Jan Suraj, State President Manoj Bharti stated:
“We’ve chosen to be the first to declare our candidates. Jan Suraj is a party made of good people. Once you see the list, you’ll recognize that we have selected individuals who represent integrity and promise.”
Inclusivity at the Core of Candidate Distribution
National President Uday Singh emphasized that Jan Suraj’s approach reflects a commitment to diversity and social balance.
Breakdown of Candidate Representation:
- 7 Reserved Seats
- 17 Extremely Backward Class (EBC) Candidates
- 11 Backward Class Candidates
- Remaining Seats: Allocated to General Category
- 8 to 9 Minority Community Candidates
This diverse representation reflects the party’s vision of inclusiveness across caste, community, and class.
Election Campaign Kickoff on October 11
The official election campaign is set to launch on October 11, with none other than Prashant Kishore himself leading the charge from Raghopur, a constituency with deep political significance.
List of Declared Candidates by Constituency
The following is the full list of Jan Suraj candidates as announced:
- Valmikinagar – Dirgha Narayan Prasad
- Lauria – Sunil Kumar
- Harsiddhi – Avdhesh Ram
- Benipatti – Mohammad Parvez Alam
- Supaul Nirmali – Rampravesh Yadav
- Sikti – Ragib Bablu
- Kochadhaman – Abu Afaq Farooq
- Purnia Amour – Afroz Alam
- Madhepura Alamnagar – Subodh Suman
- Saharsa – Kishore Kumar Munna
- Simri Bakhtiyarpur – Surendra Yadav
- Mahishi – Shamim Akhtar
- Darbhanga – RK Mishra
- Kevati – Biltu Sahni
- Meenapur – Tejnarayan Sahni
- Gopalganj – Dr. Shashishekhar Sinha
- Bhore – Preeti Kinnar
- Manjhi – YV Giri
- Chhapra – JP Singh
- Parsa – Musafir Mahato
- Sonpur – Chandan Mehta
- Kalyanpur – Rambalak Paswan
- Morba – Dr. Jagriti Thakur
- Begusarai – Surendra Sahni
- Khagaria – Jayanti Patel
- Beldaur – Gajendra Kumar Singh Nishad
- Pirpainti – Ghanshyam Das
- Belhar – Brajkishore Pandit
- Parvatta – Vinay Kumar Barun
- Asthava – Lata Singh
- Bihar Sharif – Dinesh Kumar
- Nalanda – Kumar Poonam Sinha
- Kumhrar – Professor KC Sinha
- Ara – Dr. Vijay Gupta
- Chenari – Neha Nataraj
- Karghar – Ritesh Pandey
- Goh – Sitaram Dukhari
- Navinagar – Archana Chandra Yadav
- Imamganj – Dr. Ajit Kumar
- Bodhgaya – Laxman Manjhi
Looking Ahead
With this strong and diverse list, Jan Suraj is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming elections. The focus on merit, social balance, and public appeal could make the party a formidable force in Bihar’s evolving political landscape.
