Political Strategist Questions Modi's Election Strategy
In a significant development ahead of the Bihar Election 2025, prominent political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has openly challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics. Speaking on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the founder of Jan Suraaj asserted that the Prime Minister's attempts to instill fear among voters regarding the return of RJD's "Jungle Raj" would not yield the desired results this time.
The Changing Political Landscape
Kishor acknowledged that Prime Minister Modi had a valid point in previous elections when he urged voters to reject the RJD's governance style. "PM was right in urging voters to vote against the RJD's jungle raj when there was no other option," Kishor stated. However, he emphasized that the political scenario in Bihar has transformed dramatically with the emergence of his party, Jan Suraaj, as a viable third alternative.
The political analyst turned activist didn't mince words when he said, "PM is trying to get votes by instilling fear of the RJD because he has nothing else to say." He questioned the logic behind the current campaign strategy, pointing out that while the ruling alliance warns against the return of Jungle Raj, they haven't presented compelling reasons why they should retain power either.
Record Voter Turnout Signals Change
Kishor pointed to the unprecedented voter participation in the first phase of Bihar Election 2025 as evidence of an impending political transformation. "No one predicted that Bihar would have the highest voter turnout in the country's political history," he noted, taking a swipe at political analysts and pollsters who he claims have failed to grasp the ground reality.
The massive voter engagement, according to Kishor, clearly indicates that Bihar is ready for change. He suggested that the conventional political wisdom being circulated by established analysts doesn't reflect the actual mood of the electorate. The sheer volume of people exercising their franchise, he argued, demonstrates a collective desire for new leadership and fresh governance approaches.
Kishor's comments come at a crucial juncture in the Bihar election campaign, where the narrative around law and order during previous RJD regimes has been a central theme of the BJP-led alliance's campaign. His assertion that Jan Suraaj represents a new alternative adds an interesting dimension to the multi-cornered contest, potentially splitting the anti-incumbency vote in new ways.
