Prashant Kishor: Bihar politics shifts from caste to jobs
Prashant Kishor: Bihar politics shifts from caste to jobs
Prashant Kishor of Jan Suraaj pledges a five-year focus on Bihar's jobs and development, saying the election setback sparked a strategic rethink.
Prashant Kishor, the head of Jan Suraaj, spoke in a candid post-election era about the path forward for Bihar. He described the setback in electoral results with a memorable image, saying the moment felt like a trap from the epic Chakravyuh and stressed that the party would not be deterred.
In a recent exchange, he reiterated that he won’t give up and admitted he hasn’t slept much since the tally came in, underscoring the urgency he feels to recalibrate the political trajectory for Bihar. The plan, he said, is to devote the next five years to Bihar’s needs, with a clear pivot away from external consultancy work in favor of homegrown, state-focused efforts.
Kishor also acknowledged that choosing not to contest this round may have been a misstep, but argued the broader aim is a shift in Bihar’s political narrative—from caste-centered calculations to tangible job creation and economic development. He framed the conversation around a longer horizon, suggesting that sustained development could redefine political fortunes beyond immediate electoral gains.
The interview surfaced a pragmatic approach: a commitment to channel resources into Bihar’s growth, prioritizing jobs and opportunity over traditional caste-based mobilization. If carried through, the strategy could redefine the party’s identity and appeal as Bihar moves through a critical period of economic and social transformation.
Cover image source: Prashant Kishor admits ‘mistake’ after Bihar poll loss, regrets not contesting: ‘Played it blind…’ 🔗
