Prashant Kishor Launches Jan Suraaj Party: A New Dawn for Bihar Politics

Prashant Kishor has launched the Jan Suraaj Party, aiming to revolutionize Bihar's political landscape. Manoj Bharti has been named as the working president. Kishor highlighted the party's innovative structure, focused on direct democracy and community-driven leadership. He also promised significant policy changes, including scrapping Bihar's prohibition law.

Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor announced the launch of his new political outfit, Jan Suraaj Party, on Wednesday. Aiming to transform Bihar's political scene, Kishor appointed Madhubani-born former IFS Officer Manoj Bharti as the working president.

The party's unveiling at Veterinary College Ground in Bihar's capital saw figures like Devendra Prasad Yadav, Pavan Varma, and Monazir Hassan in attendance. The launch comes two years after Kishor's extensive 3,000-km 'padayatra' to mobilize people for a new political alternative.

Kishor emphasized that Jan Suraaj will prioritize quality education and job opportunities. He proposed scrapping the prohibition law to fund these initiatives. The party also promises direct democracy, with candidates selected by constituents and a right to recall non-performing officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)