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Prashant Kishor, a prominent political strategist who transitioned into a politician, has announced the launch of his political party, Jan Suraaj. The party's immediate focus will be on participating in the upcoming by-elections for four assembly seats in Bihar, scheduled to take place in November. The seats, namely Ramgarh, Tarari, Imamganj, and Belaganj, became vacant following the recent Lok Sabha elections where the sitting MLAs won their respective parliamentary seats.
The party views these by-elections as a valuable opportunity to gauge its standing and understand the political landscape of Bihar. A party functionary highlighted the strategic significance of the by-elections, emphasizing that the seats fall within the Magadh and Shahabad regions. This, they believe, will provide crucial insights into the regional dynamics of Bihar politics, allowing Jan Suraaj to better understand the pulse of the electorate in these crucial areas.
Kishor has already set his sights on the upcoming state assembly elections, declaring that Jan Suraaj will contest all 243 seats. Furthermore, the party has committed to fielding 40 women candidates in the upcoming polls, demonstrating its commitment to promoting gender diversity in the political arena. This decision reflects a proactive approach to inclusivity, aiming to attract a wider range of voters and ensure a diverse representation of voices within the party structure.
A key differentiator of Jan Suraaj, as articulated by Kishor, is the democratic process through which candidates will be selected. Unlike traditional parties where candidates are chosen by party leadership, Jan Suraaj will empower the people to directly elect their representatives. This novel approach, endorsed by the party's founding convention, reflects a commitment to empowering the electorate and ensuring that the chosen candidates truly represent the aspirations and priorities of the people they aim to serve.