As the Bihar Assembly elections draw near, Jan Suraaj Party founder and political strategist Prashant Kishor intensified his campaign with a bold promise — to end Bihar’s long-standing migration crisis by creating jobs within the state.

Addressing a massive rally in Sitamarhi on Saturday, Kishor appealed to the youth and working class to vote for Jan Suraaj, asserting that his party’s government would ensure employment opportunities within the state. “If you vote for Jan Suraaj, all those who have come home for Chhath will never go outside Bihar for work. The youth of Bihar deserve jobs in Bihar itself,” Kishor emphatically declared.

In his speech, he criticized the current Nitish Kumar-led NDA government for failing to generate employment and focusing instead on projects outside Bihar. Drawing a comparison with Gujarat, he remarked, “A bullet train worth ₹1 lakh crore is being built in Gujarat, while Bihar’s youth are struggling even to secure train seats to return home for Chhath.”

The rally also marked the induction of Anup Kumar Srivastava, an independent candidate from Gopalganj, into the Jan Suraaj Party. This development came shortly after its candidate Dr. Shashi Shekhar Sinha withdrew his nomination. Kishor stated that his party remains strong despite challenges, accusing rivals in the BJP of “coercing and intimidating” Jan Suraaj candidates to withdraw.

Founded in October 2024, Jan Suraaj has positioned itself as a fresh, citizen-centric alternative in Bihar politics. Fielding candidates across all 243 constituencies, the party aims to break the bipolar dominance of the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan. Kishor has framed his vision as a “people’s government” dedicated to economic empowerment, education, and health reforms.

Kishor concluded his address with a powerful message: “This is the birthplace of Jan Suraaj — a people’s movement that started here. In the coming days, Biharis must choose whether they want to continue with the same politics or usher in genuine development.”

Political observers note that while Jan Suraaj faces formidable organizational challenges, Kishor’s message of self-reliance and local growth has resonated strongly with Bihar’s youth and migrant workers, giving his party a distinct voice in the fast-evolving electoral landscape.