Prashant Kishor
Prashant Kishor is a prominent Indian political strategist and the founder of the Jan Suraaj party in Bihar. He gained widespread recognition for his successful campaign strategies, notably for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the 2021 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, which marked a significant comeback for the party after a decade. Kishor's expertise in political campaigning has made him a sought-after advisor in Indian politics.
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Prashant Kishor has been India’s undisputed master craftsman of elections, the strategist who could bend narratives, stitch coalitions and turn sentiment into seats to deliver wins for major politicians.
Election 2.0: There's a new political guru in town, and it doesn't eat, sleep or blink | India News
India· 2025-12-12
Prashant Kishor outlines a plan after his party suffered a major setback in the polls.
Bihar: Prashant Kishor outlines plan after poll rout; urge people to donate Rs 1,000 to Jan Suraaj | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-21
Prashant Kishor takes 100% responsibility for his party’s poor performance in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
'I take 100% responsibility': Prashant Kishor breaks silence on Jan Suraaj’s defeat in Bihar polls; announces day-long 'maun upvas' | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-18
Prashant Kishor is the founder of Jan Suraaj and has announced he will quit politics if the Nitish Kumar government fulfills its pre-poll promise.
'I will retire if ... ': Prashant Kishor over pre-poll vow on quitting politics if JDU wins; changes stance | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-18
Prashant Kishor's startup -- Jan Suraaj did not open its account, but it made a strategic dent.
Bihar results: RJD got more votes than BJP, JD(U) but fewer seats; here's why it happened | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-16
Prashant Kishor entered the fray with a 3,500 km Jan Suraaj Padyatra promising a people’s movement.
A tale of three yatras: Why Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav and Prashant Kishor failed - and BJP didn't | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-16
Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraaj, failed to win any seat despite an extensive campaign.
New Bihar cabinet: NDA begins final talks on power-sharing; government will be formed before November 22, says Chirag Paswan | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-16
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party claimed that World Bank funds were diverted for the Bihar Assembly elections.
‘Rs 14,000cr from World Bank funds diverted for Bihar polls’: Jan Suraaj’s big charge; Chirag hits back | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-16Prashant Kishor's party lost its deposit in 236 of the 238 seats that it contested but data suggests it may have played spoiler in quite a few seats.
Bihar election results: In 35 seats, Prashant Kishor's party tally more than win margin | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-16
Prashant Kishor launched Jan Suraaj, a political party aiming to end Bihar's stagnation.
Why India's political start-ups rarely succeed
United Kingdom· 2025-11-15
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party failed to win any seats in the elections.
Bihar election results 2025: Nitish does it again; alliance returns with crushing 202 seats | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-15
Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor repeatedly asserted that Nitish Kumar's party would not get more than 25 seats.
'Tiger abhi zinda hai' - Nitish Kumar beats all odds to script spectacular comeback in Bihar assembly elections | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-14Prashant Kishor entered the Bihar polls as a political aspirant and walked out as its biggest loser.
Bihar Election Results 2025: Top 10 winners and losers | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-14
Prashant Kishor entered the fray himself with his Jan Suraaj Party, aiming to break Bihar’s decades-old bipolar pattern.
PK is on 'farsh'. Where did the master strategist go wrong?India· 2025-11-14
Prashant Kishor, the election strategist turned politician, set an ambitious victory target for his party in the state assembly elections.
Bihar election results: Where is Jan Suraaj? Prashant Kishor’s party’s ambitious debut fails to show up in trends | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-14
The polls have also witnessed the entry of a new political party led by Prashant Kishor, a former political consultant.
Early trends in key Indian state show Modi's alliance aheadUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-14Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party is mentioned as a debutante party in the elections.
What exit polls indicate Rahul, Tejashwi Yadav got wrongIndia· 2025-11-13
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj is projected to finish in single digits according to the exit polls.
Bihar exit polls 2025: NDA to roar back to power with 148 seats; what pollsters said | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-11
Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishor ran a contrasting campaign, avoiding the sky.
Helicopter armada touches down after 450-sortie blitz | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-10
Prashant Kishor is the founder of Jan Suraaj Party and has run an energised campaign to create a third pole in Bihar's politics.
Smaller parties have flexed muscle, but will they be able to deliver on Tuesday? | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-10
Prashant Kishor questioned Rahul Gandhi's influence over Gen Z voters in Bihar.
'Why would Gen-Z listen to him?': Prashant Kishor questions Rahul's influence; downplays his impact | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-09
Prashant Kishor is noted as a younger rival in Bihar's shifting political landscape.
Bihar polls: Will 'Modi magic' rescue Nitish Kumar this time — defying 20 years of anti-incumbency? | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-08
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj, hailed the voter turnout as a sign of the people's yearning for change.
Bihar polls: Record voter turnout in Phase 1 triggers guessing game — will it help or hurt Nitish Kumar? | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-07
Prashant Kishor reacted to the attack on Bihar deputy CM's convoy, highlighting the deteriorating law and order situation.
‘Confirmed chaal, charitra, chehra of his govt’: Prashant Kishor reacts to attack on Bihar deputy CM’s convoy; claims ‘nobody safe’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-07
Kishor has promised to make Bihar 'among the top-ranking ones in the country'.
Bihar polls: Phase 1 sees 'historic' 64.66% voter turnout, Muzaffarpur top list; deputy CM's convoy attacked - key points | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-06
Prashant Kishor’s disruptive Jan Suraaj movement is impacting the electorate.
Will Bihar vote for change or continuity?India· 2025-11-06Prashant Kishor is included as a leader in the Bihar Election Simulator.
Be Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav or Prashant Kishor for a minute — can you win Bihar? | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-06
Kishor has entered the fray with his Jan Suraaj Party.
Modi's party faces test in crucial Indian stateUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-06
Prashant Kishor’s disruptive Jan Suraaj movement is impacting the electoral landscape.
Will Bihar vote for change or continuity?India· 2025-11-06Prashant Kishor and the Jan Suraaj Party could be a factor in the state election.
Why uncertainty over Nitish may be BJP’s biggest tactical mistakeIndia· 2025-11-05