Prashant Kishor is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the political landscape of Bihar. The Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder launched his assembly election campaign from Raghopur constituency, the home turf of Lalu family.

Though there is still suspense over whether Kishor will fight the elections from Raghopur seat, the former poll strategist has dropped enough hints.

The Raghopur seat, renowned for giving two chief ministers (Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi) and one deputy CM (Tejashwi Yadav) to Bihar, was not always the coveted seat. It caught everyone's eye in 1995 — after Lalu Prasad Yadav decided to leave the Sonpur constituency and contested polls from Yadav-dominated Raghopur on Janata Dal ticket — and has since remained in the spotlight.

Prior to 1995 no si

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