Prashant Kishor, the founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, set to take place in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results to be declared on November 14. Kishor revealed that his party will unveil its list of candidates on October 9, stating, "The party will declare its list of candidates for the coming assembly polls on October 9 and it will be full of surprises. My name will also be there in the list." However, he did not disclose the constituency from which he will contest, saying, "You will come to know on October 9."

The announcement follows the Election Commission's schedule for the elections, which has sparked reactions from various political parties. Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized the Commission for not addressing concerns regarding the electoral rolls, while the CPI(M) expressed worries about the removal of voters from the lists.

Kishor, a former political strategist, expressed confidence in his party's potential, claiming that Jan Suraaj will attract votes from the 28% of the electorate that did not support either the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) or the INDIA bloc in the last elections. He stated, "In the last polls, the two alliances bagged votes of 72 per cent of voters only. I must clarify that we will get votes of the remaining 28 per cent of the voters."

He also made a bold prediction regarding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, asserting, "I am saying it with full confidence that this will be the last election of Nitish Kumar. He will not celebrate the next 'Makar Sankranti' at 1 Anne Marg." Kishor emphasized that this election would mark a significant change in Bihar politics, as voters seek a brighter future for their children, addressing issues like migration and unemployment.

As the election date approaches, both the NDA and the INDIA bloc are still negotiating seat-sharing arrangements, with each coalition aiming to secure a majority in the 243-seat assembly. The political landscape in Bihar is evolving, with Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party emerging as a new contender that could disrupt traditional voting patterns.