As Bihar gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has made it clear that becoming Chief Minister is not his goal. He claims his mission is bigger: to make Bihar a state where people migrate to, not from, in search of employment.
Saran, Bihar – With political activity heating up ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections later this year, political strategist-turned-leader Prashant Kishor addressed a massive public gathering in Saran, reiterating his commitment to transforming Bihar’s development landscape. Kishor, who founded the Jan Suraaj Party, urged people to support his mission of change while firmly denying any personal political ambitions of becoming the Chief Minister.
“I Am Not Working to Become CM,” Says PK
In his speech, Prashant Kishor directly responded to speculations about his political aspirations, saying:
“Some people believe I want to become the Chief Minister. But they don’t really know me. I have not come here with such a small dream. I have worked to make 10 Chief Ministers in this country.”
His statement was a clear reference to his political consultancy background, during which he helped shape the campaigns of several successful Chief Ministers and national leaders. Kishor emphasized that his focus now is not on personal power but on meaningful, long-term development in Bihar.
A Vision for Bihar: From Migration to Destination
Perhaps the most striking part of his speech was Kishor’s vision to reverse migration patterns in Bihar. He stated:
“My dream is that within my lifetime, I get to see a day when people from states like Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, and Maharashtra come to Bihar in search of jobs. Only then will I believe that real development has taken place.”
The comment resonated deeply with a crowd familiar with the economic challenges and migration issues plaguing Bihar for decades. Kishor called on citizens to unite behind a cause larger than party politics — the revival of the state’s economic and social fabric.
Building a Grassroots Connection
Kishor’s remarks came during his ongoing Jan Sampark Yatra, a statewide grassroots campaign aimed at building direct connections with the people. Over the past few months, he has been touring rural and semi-urban Bihar extensively, listening to grievances, discussing development models, and promoting his "Jan Suraaj" (people’s good governance) vision.
Political Realignment Gathers Momentum
In a significant political development, former Union Minister RCP Singh recently merged his party ‘Aap Sabki Awaaz’ with the Jan Suraaj Party. The merger signals growing support for Kishor’s platform, especially among leaders disillusioned with Bihar’s traditional political setups.
While Kishor remains unaffiliated with legacy parties like JD(U), RJD, or BJP, political analysts note that his increasing visibility and on-ground activism are beginning to reshape the narrative around alternative leadership in the state.
What Lies Ahead?
With Assembly elections looming, all major political parties — including RJD, JD(U), BJP, and Congress — have already intensified their campaigns. The entry of Prashant Kishor as a serious contender through Jan Suraaj adds a new layer of complexity to Bihar’s electoral dynamics.
While it is yet to be seen how much traction his party will gain at the ballot box, his message of "development before politics" and "empowerment over power" is striking a chord, especially with Bihar’s younger and urban voters.
Prashant Kishor’s declaration that he is not aiming to become Chief Minister may be a strategic move, but it also underlines his ambition to emerge as a reformist leader who is building a political movement, not just chasing office. Whether his message resonates statewide will be revealed in the coming months — but one thing is certain: Kishor has made himself impossible to ignore in Bihar's political arena.
