‘Will try to live up to expectations’: Prashant Kishor takes oath as MLA

Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), took the oath as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Bankipur in Bihar's Legislative Assembly on Monday. He emphasized that it was a matter of great honor to be part of a House that has been represented by notable figures such as Srikrishna Singh, Anugrah Narayan Singh, and Nitish Kumar. Kishor also acknowledged the responsibility that comes with being a member of the Bihar Assembly and pledged to meet the people's expectations.

The JSP candidate won the bypoll held on July 30 by about 20,000 votes, breaking the BJP's three-decade-long dominance in the constituency. Nitish Kumar Sinha, the BJP's candidate, conceded defeat. Kishor defeated Sinha despite facing criticism from the BJP, who accused him of contradictory promises, including the pledge to create 10,000 jobs for the constituency's residents.

Kishor met public in his constituency to address concerns and reinforce his election promises. He has already visited 14 out of 24 wards in Bankipur. His most talked-about promise, the creation of 10,000 jobs, has sparked a political debate. The BJP has launched an indirect attack, citing Kishor's stance against out-of-state migration. Kishor defended the promise, stating that his party would primarily focus on facilitating jobs for its residents outside the state until they form the government in Bihar.