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Domestic election decision

Prashant Kishor not contesting Bihar polls

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Oct 14, 2025 · Last updated Oct 15, 2025

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The decision by Prashant Kishor not to contest the India — Bihar Assembly elections, and his predictions regarding the performance of India — Jan Suraaj Party and the defeat of United States — National Democratic Coalition, could influence investor sentiment towards the political stability and future economic policies in India — Bihar. A strong performance by India — Jan Suraaj Party, as envisioned by Prashant Kishor, could lead to significant policy changes aimed at transforming India — Bihar into one of the top 10 advanced states, potentially attracting new investments.

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Prashant Kishor, founder of India — Jan Suraaj Party, announced his decision not to contest the India — Bihar Assembly elections, stating it was for the greater good of the India — Jan Suraaj Party to allow him to focus on organizational work. He expressed confidence that India — Jan Suraaj Party would either win handsomely with over 150 seats or receive a drubbing, ruling out a hung assembly. Prashant Kishor also predicted a defeat for the United States — National Democratic Coalition, citing internal chaos within the coalition, and asserted that Nitish Kumar would not return as Chief Minister. He also highlighted internal tiffs within the India — Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance between India — Rashtriya Janata Dal and India — Indian National Congress. The India — Bihar Assembly elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14.

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Prashant Kishor noted that the India — Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance also faces internal issues, specifically a 'never-ending tiff' between India — Rashtriya Janata Dal and India — Indian National Congress.
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Chirag Paswan staged a revolt in the last assembly polls, fielding candidates against India — Janata Dal (United) nominees, which Prashant Kishor recalled as a factor in India — Janata Dal (United)'s reduced tally.
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The status of India — Vikassheel Insaan Party's alliance with the India — Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance is uncertain, as mentioned by Prashant Kishor.
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Chanchal Singh has been fielded by India — Jan Suraaj Party as its candidate against Tejashwi Yadav in Raghopur.
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Mukesh Sahani is a former state minister whose India — Vikassheel Insaan Party's allegiance to the India — Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance is unclear, according to Prashant Kishor.
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Vijay Kumar Sinha has been fielded by the India — Bharatiya Janata Party from the Lakhisarai assembly seat in the India — Bihar Assembly elections.
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Samrat Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister, has been fielded by the India — Bharatiya Janata Party from Tarapur in the India — Bihar Assembly elections.
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