Patna: The political narrative in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled in two phases on November 6 and 11, has moved beyond the traditional bipolar contest between the National Democratic Alliance and the Mahagathbandhan.

A distinct third force, primarily centered around election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, is poised to become a significant, potentially decisive, factor in numerous constituencies.

For nearly three decades, Bihar’s elections have been dominated by two major coalitions. However, the Jan Suraaj Party, which is contesting its first election, has managed to shift the discourse by focusing on non-traditional issues like employment, education, and migration, challenging the established caste-centric politics.

While the party’s

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