Prashant Kishor takes oath as Bankipur MLA after first Jan Suraaj victory

Bihar's Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor was sworn in as the Bankipur MLA on Monday, following his party's victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election. Speaking to the media, Kishor expressed his pride in joining the House where notable figures like Krishna Sinha, Karpoori Thakur, and Nitish Kumar served. He emphasized his new role as a "big responsibility" and pledged to follow the example of dedicated MLAs who had devoted their years to society's betterment.

Kishor secured his first electoral victory in Bankipur, a BJP stronghold since 1995, by defeating his closest rival by 19,324 votes. This win marks Kishor's first electoral success since founding the Jan Suraaj Party, which did not win a seat in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The by-election, held in Bihar's urban constituency of Bankipur, saw a voter turnout of 34.24 per cent, according to the Election Commission.

With this win, Kishor became the first Jan Suraaj Party member to be elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly. The party had chosen to contest from Bankipur to promote the idea that voters in Bihar should move beyond caste and religion. Kishor expressed his gratitude to the people of Bankipur for their trust in his ability to raise their voices for their rights and ensure their well-being. He also mentioned that his agenda is not limited to Bankipur but aimed at achieving a broader goal for Bihar.