Prashant Kishor’s big bet in Bihar politics, does his political future depend on 25 seats?

News India Live, Digital Desk: These days, a statement by Prashant Kishore (PK) has created a stir in the political circles of Bihar. Election strategist turned politician Prashant Kishor, who is looking for land in Bihar through his ‘Jan Suraj’ Yatra, has made a big claim on which all eyes are fixed. He has said that if Nitish Kumar’s party JDU (Janata Dal United) gets more than 25 seats in the upcoming assembly elections, he will leave politics.

Now the question arises whether this is his confidence or a calculated political move?

Why did Prashant Kishore say this?

Political experts believe that there could be many deep meanings behind this statement of Prashant Kishor.

• Pressure Strategy: PK probably wants to put a psychological pressure on Nitish Kumar and his party. He wants to give a message to the public that JDU’s political ground has slipped.
• Establishing Yourself: With such bold statements, he is trying to establish himself as a serious player in Bihar politics. If his predictions prove correct, his credibility will increase significantly.
• Fueling anti-incumbency: Prashant Kishore believes that there is an anti-incumbency wave in the state against Nitish Kumar and he wants to harness this anger of the people in his favor.

What is political equation?

Prashant Kishor argues that last time JDU had got 42 seats when Chirag Paswan’s party had fielded candidates on many seats against JDU. He says that this time the situation is different and Nitish Kumar is physically and mentally weaker than before, which will affect the elections. On the other hand, many exit polls and political analysts are showing an edge to the NDA alliance, in which JDU is projected to get more than 50 seats. If these projections prove to be correct, then Prashant Kishore will have a challenge to stick to his statement.

What happens next: two possibilities

Now only two things can happen:

1. If JDU wins more than 25 seats: In such a situation, there will be immense pressure on Prashant Kishor to take back his words or retire from politics. Will he really do this, or will he present a new argument by calling it an ‘election gimmick’, it will be interesting to see.
2. If JDU is reduced to less than 25 seats: If this happens, Prashant Kishor will emerge as a ‘Chanakya’ in Bihar politics. This will be a huge victory for his ‘Jan Suraj’ party and will make him a strong contender for the 2025 assembly elections.

At present, both the people of Bihar and political experts are eagerly waiting for the results of the elections. This election will not only decide the next government of the state, but Prashant Kishor’s political future also depends on it.