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These days the market of discussions is very hot in the politics of Bihar and only one question is echoing everywhere whether there is going to be a major upheaval in the political equation of the state. Speculations have started about a possible alliance or some new political formula between Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Jan Suraj Party of election strategist turned politician Prashant Kishore i.e. ‘PK’. There has been a debate in political circles on whether parties standing on completely different regional and ideological grounds can ever come together and if such a formula is formed, then what will be its ground reality and chances of success. Political analysts and experts have started unraveling the inner layers of this entire equation by assessing Prashant Kishor’s working style so far, his political journey and his statements. Let us know in detail what is the meaning behind this possible political discussion and can ‘PK’ really change its path and join hands with any traditional party.
After the recent statements and murmurs on the political horizon of Bihar, speculations have started whether the opposition grand alliance and especially RJD can make an unexpected strategic coordination with Prashant Kishor to penetrate the upcoming electoral maze. Such speculations gained momentum when strategic reactions of leaders of various parties came to the fore on political platforms. However, the truth beneath the surface is that the Jan Suraj Party had made it clear from the time of its formation that it was out to pursue an alternative and system-changing politics instead of making a compromise with any traditional or dynastic party in the state. In such a situation, different and sharp arguments are coming out from political pundits regarding how much this so-called formula of RJD and Jan Suraj will be able to survive on the ground.
In the last few years, Prashant Kishor has taken the initiative to create an independent political identity among the people by doing long marches of thousands of kilometers in every corner of Bihar, the basic basis of which has been to oppose the working style of traditional parties. ‘PK’ has always held the parties and their satraps directly responsible for the backwardness of Bihar which have been in power for the last three decades. In such a situation, if they go into any kind of electoral alliance with RJD or any other mainstream party, then their ideological base on the basis of which they are promising ‘new system and right thinking’ to the public may get a major blow. Political analysts believe that the main goal of Prashant Kishore is not to settle the mathematics of seat sharing in any one election, but to establish himself as a long-term third strong political force in Bihar.
In the world of politics, this is called the ‘game of possibilities’ where nothing is considered impossible in the end, but looking at the current circumstances, it seems very difficult for Prashant Kishor to join RJD. ‘PK’ has reiterated in every public speech that he will give an independent choice to the people of Bihar and will strengthen the organizational network on all the seats in the state on his own. If they form an alliance with any party, their independent image may be tarnished on the basis of which they are attracting the youth and the intelligentsia of the society. Apart from this, the ideology and pattern of social engineering of both the parties are also quite different from each other, due to which such an agreement even for immediate electoral gains can prove to be politically disadvantageous for both the parties.
Senior political analysts and experts believe that such speculations are actually strategic moves to keep the election atmosphere warm and gain a psychological edge. The disturbance created in the traditional vote bank and equations of Bihar by the emergence of Jan Suraj has forced every party to think. Be it the ruling party or the main opposition party RJD, everyone knows very well that PK’s activism on the field is affecting their traditional equations. This is the reason why continuous efforts are being made to turn the political environment in their favor, sometimes through discussion of alliance and sometimes through sharp statements.