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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Prashant Kishor ‘exposes' Tejashwi, Rahul Gandhi's ‘unfulfilled' promises ahead of Bihar polls
In Bihar Badlav Rally, Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor slammed Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and dared LoP Tejashwi Yadav to reveal the names and numbers of jobs. Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor said, "Who stopped him (Bihar CM Nitish Kumar) from providing employment for 20 years? Nitish Kumar will provide one crore jobs in the next 5 years. After ruining Bihar for 20 years, if he still isn't satisfied, he needs five more years to ruin it Yadav should release the names and numbers of those who got jobs in 17 months through RJD. Show more Show less
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Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Nitish Kumar fooling people by re-announcing old schemes: Prashant Kishor
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor launched a sharp critique of the Bihar government's recent policy announcements, accusing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of misleading the public through recycled promises and symbolic measures that fail to tackle the state's deep-rooted unemployment crisis. Reacting to the Bihar cabinet's approval of a 35 per cent job reservation for women, Kishor claimed the move was nothing more than a rebranding of an earlier decision. "In 2015, women were already granted 30 per cent reservation in government jobs. Nitish Kumar is fooling people by re-announcing the old announcement," he said during an interaction in Vaishali district after the 'Bihar Badlav Rally'. Kishor also took aim at the state government's announcement to set up a Bihar Yuva Aayog (Youth Commission), questioning its relevance and intent. He said, "Go and ask the youth in Bihar whether they want an Aayog or jobs. The youth of Bihar won't be deceived anymore." Kishor reminded the public of the 2015 promise made by Nitish Kumar, wherein unemployed youth were to receive a monthly unemployment allowance. "In 2015, Nitish Kumar had promised that unless the youth between 18 and 35 years of age got jobs, they would get Rs 1000 per month as unemployment allowance. Ask any youth, they did not get even Re 1 till date," he remarked. He alleged that by forming this Aayog, close ministers and officers of Nitish Kumar will secure jobs for their family members. "So, forming a Yuva Aayog won't serve any purpose. By forming this Aayog, four close ministers and officers of Nitish Kumar will make their family members get jobs there. Unemployed youth of Bihar will continue to be unemployed." These remarks come as Bihar prepares for its upcoming assembly elections, likely to be held in October or November this year. However, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has yet to officially announce the poll dates. Meanwhile, on Monday, the Jan Suraaj Founder also criticised the ECI's decision to conduct a voter list revision in poll-bound Bihar. Asking whether the Lok Sabha elections would be held again, Prashant Kishor stated that the ECI had created the same voter list that was used for the Lok Sabha elections and the government. "We are against this; our opinion is clear that the voter list which was used during the Lok Sabha elections, on the basis on which the govt was elected... That voter list was also made by the same election commission... Now, they are saying that an investigation will be conducted on the 1-2 crore people from that voter list, as some names are incorrect or invalid. Did the wrong people vote for PM Modi and make him win? Will the Lok Sabha elections be held again?" Prashant Kishor told ANI.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Nitish Kumar fooling people by re-announcing old schemes": Prashant Kishor slams Bihar Govt's job quota and Yuva Aayog moves
Vaishali (Bihar) [India], July 9 (ANI): Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor launched a sharp critique of the Bihar government's recent policy announcements, accusing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of misleading the public through recycled promises and symbolic measures that fail to tackle the state's deep-rooted unemployment crisis. Reacting to the Bihar cabinet's approval of a 35% job reservation for women, Kishor claimed the move was nothing more than a rebranding of an earlier decision. 'In 2015, women were already granted 30% reservation in government jobs. Nitish Kumar is fooling people by re-announcing the old announcement,' he said during an interaction in Vaishali district after the 'Bihar Badlav Rally'. Kishor also took aim at the state government's announcement to set up a Bihar Yuva Aayog (Youth Commission), questioning its relevance and intent. He said, 'Go and ask the youth in Bihar whether they want an Aayog or jobs. The youth of Bihar won't be deceived anymore.' Kishor reminded the public of the 2015 promise made by Nitish Kumar, wherein unemployed youth were to receive a monthly unemployment allowance. 'In 2015, Nitish Kumar had promised that unless the youth between 18 and 35 years of age got jobs, they would get Rs 1000 per month as unemployment allowance. Ask any youth, they did not get even Re 1 till date,' he remarked. He alleged that by forming this Aayog, close ministers and officers of Nitish Kumar will secure jobs for their family members. 'So, forming a Yuva Aayog won't serve any purpose. By forming this Aayog, four close ministers and officers of Nitish Kumar will make their family members get jobs there. Unemployed youth of Bihar will continue to be unemployed.' These remarks come as Bihar prepares for its upcoming assembly elections, likely to be held in October or November this year. However, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has yet to officially announce the poll dates. Meanwhile, on Monday, the Jan Suraaj Founder also criticised the ECI's decision to conduct a voter list revision in poll-bound Bihar. Asking whether the Lok Sabha elections would be held again, Prashant Kishor stated that the ECI had created the same voter list that was used for the Lok Sabha elections and the government. 'We are against this; our opinion is clear that the voter list which was used during the Lok Sabha elections, on the basis on which the govt was elected... That voter list was also made by the same election commission... Now, they are saying that an investigation will be conducted on the 1-2 crore people from that voter list, as some names are incorrect or invalid. Did the wrong people vote for PM Modi and make him win? Will the Lok Sabha elections be held again?' Prashant Kishor told ANI. (ANI)
Mint
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Bihar Election 2025: Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj picks ‘school bag' as poll symbol. Here's what it signifies
Bihar Election 2025: Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party will contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections on the 'school bag' symbol. The Election Commission of India has allotted the 'school bag' as the common election symbol to Prashant Kishor's Party for the assembly elections, scheduled for later this year. The poll panel has not yet announced the schedule of Bihar elections 2025, likely to be held in October-November. As things stand, the schedule may be announced in the first week of October. The term of the present Bihar assembly ends on November 22, and the new government has to take oath before that. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United), is up against the opposition INDIA bloc led by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in the elections to the 243-member Bihar assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is part of the NDA where the Congress is with the INDIA bloc. Kishor's party has emerged as the third player contesting its first assembly elections in the state. Why did Jan Suraaj pick 'school bag' as its poll symbol? 'Our entire focus is on education and employment, and that's why the school bag is our election symbol,' Kishor was quoted as saying by Indian Express, welcoming the Election Commission's decision. Jan Suraaj was formally launched by Kishor in October 2024 after his two-year-long padayatra across Bihar. The party has announced plans to contest all 243 assembly seats, positioning itself as an alternative to established parties – the JD (U), the RJD and the Congress. 'During the 35 years of Lalu-Nitish rule, the school bag has been removed from the backs of the children of Bihar and a sack of labour has been tied on them,' he said. Jan Suraaj believes education is the key to ending poverty, creating employment and curbing migration from Bihar, said Kishor, who worked as a political strategist before becoming a full-fledged politician. 'Education is the biggest tool to eradicate poverty in Bihar,' he said. Jan Suraaj has said it would field candidates in every assembly constituency, with at least 40 women. Last week, Kishor launched a scathing attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, and the Congress, accusing them of failing to bring meaningful change to the state over the decades. Our entire focus is on education and employment, and that's why the school bag is our election symbol. "For 40-45 years you voted for Congress, then you voted for Lalu Yadav for 15 years. For the last 20 years, Nitish Kumar has been the CM... But the life of the people of Vaishali has not been you vote as I will tell you, then proper arrangements for your children's education and employment will be made here in Vaishali itself," Kishor said, addressing a 'Bihar Badlav Rally' in Vaishali. Key Takeaways Jan Suraaj Party aims to prioritize education and employment in Bihar's legislative agenda. The 'school bag' symbol signifies a commitment to restoring educational opportunities for children. Kishor positions his party as a viable alternative to longstanding political players in Bihar.
Business Standard
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Prashant Kishor slams Nitish, Lalu, Cong; promises jobs, education in Bihar
Earlier, at a rally in Samastipur, Kishor promised a livelihood opportunity for all within a year of forming the government ANI Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, and the Congress, accusing them of failing to bring meaningful change to the state over decades. Addressing a 'Bihar Badlav Rally' in Vaishali, Kishor said, "For 40-45 years you voted for Congress, then you voted for Lalu Yadav for 15 years. For the last 20 years, Nitish Kumar has been the CM... But the life of the people of Vaishali has not been you vote as I will tell you, then proper arrangements for your children's education and employment will be made here in Vaishali itself..." Criticising what he described as opportunistic voting patterns, Kishor asked the crowd, "In Vaishali and the whole of Bihar, many people voted for Modi ji and the BJP out of greed for 5kg of grains. They are stealing 1kg of rice, and people are receiving only 4kg, right or wrong?" He also condemned communal narratives in politics, saying, "People voted in the name of said first Ram Temple should be built in Ayodhya, but you did not get Indira Awas, school-colleges, no factories were installed in Hajipur, Vaishali, but Ram Temple was built with the help of your votes." Earlier, at a rally in Samastipur, Kishor promised a livelihood opportunity for all within a year of forming the government. "This is going to be the last Diwali and Chhath of misery in Bihar. After Chhath, when the people's rule is established, the streets and drains may or may not be built, schools and hospitals may not improve, and all the members of your family who have gone out to work, as well as the children who are currently unemployed, may or may not get government jobs. However, within a year, the arrangements for a livelihood of Rs 10,000-12,000 will definitely be made for everyone in Bihar," he said. Jan Suraaj Party is set to contest in the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections, which are expected later this year. However, no official dates have been announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI). (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
