As the 2025 assembly elections approach, the big question remains: Can Kishor truly reshape Bihar’s political future, or is his role simply to disrupt opposition unity?

Prashant Kishor, a name synonymous with political strategy, has made his debut in Bihar politics with the launch of his party, Jansuraj. Drawing an analogy to a potter, Kishor likens his work to shaping the best clay into something meaningful, declaring, “We are bringing forward the best people of society. My role is to make this party win. I am in the role of a sutradhar (narrator); I have announced after the formation of the party that I will not run it. The party people will run the party.”

This declaration, however, has done little to quell speculations about his aspirations. Rumors abound that Kishor is vying for the post of Chief Minister, a claim he repeatedly denies. “I am not contesting the elections,” he insists. “I do not feel like contesting, but if the party decides that only I can secure a seat, then it will be a collective decision. I am not bigger than the party.”

Despite his assertions, Kishor’s entry into Bihar politics has stirred discussions about the impact of Jansuraj on the state’s political landscape, particularly in the........

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