Jan Suraaj Party announces five candidates for upcoming Bihar MLC polls
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has announced its first five candidates for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections. The party is focusing on teacher-related policy reforms and job creation for graduates.
Why it matters
The entry of a new political entity led by a former strategist signals a shift in the electoral landscape of Bihar.
Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday (September 20, 2026) announced candidates for five c onstituencies of the Bihar Legislative Council, where elections are likely to be announced soon.
Elections are to be held for a total of eight constituencies — four graduates' and teachers' seats each — terms of which expire in November.
Addressing a press conference, Mr. Kishor declared the names of five candidates, including Afaq Ahmed, who will seek re-election from Saran teachers' constituency, which he had won six years ago with the support of the former poll strategist, who was then yet to float his party. Mr. Kishor said the names of candidates of three other seats will be announced within the next three-four days.
Mr.. Kishor, the MLA of Bankipur Assembly seat, said JSP would seek to bring together various teachers' organisations and form a joint struggle committee to pursue their demands.
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