Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor’s decision not to contest in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections has come as a major surprise and a move that will recaliberate the political equations in the state.

Prashant Kishor announced his decision to stay away from the electoral fray, stating that if he contested the polls, it could be detrimental to other candidates. “If I contest the elections, many Jan Suraaj candidates could suffer. Therefore, in the best interests of the party, I have been given the responsibility to continue the work I am doing,” Kishor said.

VIDEO | EXCLUSIVE: "No, I won't contest. Party has decided... I will continue to do the work I have been doing in the party. I will continue with the organisational work for the larger interest of the party," Jan Suraaj (

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