Current Affairs-Topics

Prashant Kishor Launch Jan Suraaj Party: A New Bihar Vision

Prashant Kishor has launched the Jan Suraaj Party in Patna, Bihar, with over 6 lakh members. The party focuses on education, employment, pensions, loans, and land reforms, with plans to invest Rs 5 lakh crore in education over 10 years.

Party Formation and Leadership

  • Prashant Kishor officially launched the Jan Suraaj Party on October 22, 2024, in Patna, Bihar
  • The party has been active for two years, gathering over 6 lakh members
  • Kishor emphasizes proportional representation in party leadership
  • Notable public figures joining the party include former MPs and academics

Key Agenda and Priorities

  • Five-point agenda focusing on education, employment, pensions, loans, and land reforms
  • Plans to invest Rs 5 lakh crore in education over 10 years
  • Proposes lifting the liquor ban to generate Rs 20,000 crore annually
  • Aims to provide Rs 2,000 monthly pension for elders
  • Promises soft loans at 4% interest for women entrepreneurs
  • Advocates for land reforms and new agricultural approaches
  • Pledges to improve Bihar's credit-to-deposit ratio in banks

Unique Party Features and Policies

  • Candidate selection through public participation, similar to U.S. primaries
  • Introduction of "right to recall" for non-performing elected representatives
  • Rotational leadership based on social groups (Dalit, EBC/Muslim, OBC, General)
  • Emphasis on proportional representation: "Jiski jitni aabadi, uski utni hissedari"
  • Diverse ideological base, including socialists, communists, Muslims, and former RSS workers
  • Focus on "human first" ideology, inspired by Gandhi and Ambedkar

Electoral Strategy and Future Plans

  • Aims to contest all 243 seats in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections
  • Candidate announcements planned for March 2025
  • Party symbol yet to be finalized; considering options like walking stick or microphone
  • Formation of a policy decision-making committee
  • Criticizes current government's land survey policy
  • Promises to compel banks to invest more in Bihar
  • Plans to address migration issues and create local job opportunities

More Related Articles

Aurangabad Station Renamed 2025

In a historic development reinforcing Maharashtra’s cultural heritage, Aurangabad station was renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station. The announcement was made by the Central

Bajrang Setu Rishikesh Opening 2025

Rishikesh, one of India’s most renowned spiritual and tourist destinations, is set to witness a significant infrastructural development with the construction of the Bajrang Setu Rishikesh. T

Calcium Carbide Gun Dangers

Every year, Diwali brings joy, lights, and celebrations across India. However, a dangerous new trend involving calcium carbide guns has overshadowed the festivities in Madhya Pradesh, leaving more

Darbar Move J&K 2025

The Darbar Move J&K is a unique administrative tradition in Jammu and Kashmir where the government shifts its offices between Jammu and Srinagar with the changing seasons. After a four-year pa

Haryana Panchayat Grants 2025

  In a major move to strengthen grassroots governance, the Union Government has released over ₹730 crore to support Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Gujarat and Haryana. Out of this, a significa

GRAP 2 Delhi Restrictions 2025

Delhi has once again come under the spotlight due to rising air pollution levels ahead of Diwali 2025. The National Capital Territory is approaching the ‘very poor’ category on the Air

Thirumalapuram Iron Age Excavations

Recent excavations by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) at the Thirumalapuram Iron Age site in the Tenkasi district have revealed one of the most significant archaeo

ARISE Cities Forum 2025

The ARISE Cities Forum 2025 marked a historic milestone in urban climate action, emphasising the role of cities as frontline actors in tackling climate change. Held on October 9, 2025, in New Delh

VGRC Mehsana 2025 Highlights

In a significant step toward balanced regional development, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the first-ever Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC Mehsana 2025) on October 9,

India’s First Child Marriage Free District

The Child Marriage Free India campaign was initiated in August 2024 with the objective of eliminating child marriage nationwide. The campaign emphasizes child rights in India, social developm

Toppers

anil kumar
Akshay kuamr
geeta kumari
shubham