Jan Suraj Founder Warns of Shifting Political Dynamics, Urges Muslim Community to Join Fight for Change
Published on: August 18, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Patna, India
Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor sparked a heated debate during the ‘Bihar Badlaav Conference’ held at Haj Bhawan in Patna, where he addressed over 3,000 Muslim intellectuals, professors, teachers, and social workers. In a provocative speech, Kishor claimed that in a decade, people would look back and consider Prime Minister Narendra Modi “tolerable” compared to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, whom he labeled as “dangerous.”
He further alleged that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is steering the country toward an “extreme right” agenda, urging the Muslim community to recognize their true political adversaries.
Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraj Party, used the platform to rally support for his vision of transforming Bihar’s political landscape ahead of the 2025 assembly elections. “Take it in writing, 10 years later I’ll meet you again. You’ll say Modi was still tolerable, but this Yogi is dangerous,” he declared, pointing to what he described as a growing influence of hardline ideologies driven by the Sangh. “Your fight is with them,” he told the audience, emphasizing the need for the Muslim community to unite with his party to counter these forces.
The conference, attended by a diverse group of community leaders, saw significant engagement, with around 250 individuals joining Jan Suraj Party on the spot. Kishor highlighted the party’s growing support, claiming that over 1.25 crore people, including a substantial number from the Muslim community, have already aligned with its mission.
He criticized traditional political outfits, accusing them of using the Muslim community as a “vote bank” while failing to offer meaningful representation. “Muslims have been reduced to fueling the lantern’s flame, but that light is fading. It’s time to give a new direction to Bihar and the country,” he said, taking a dig at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).Kishor also challenged the opposition’s INDIA alliance, particularly on its approach to Muslim representation.
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He vowed that Jan Suraj would field Hindu candidates in constituencies where the alliance nominates Muslim candidates, signaling a strategic electoral counter. “There’s no need to fear any system or process,” he reassured the audience, referring to the ongoing controversy around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which opposition parties claim disproportionately affects minority voters.
The speech, however, has drawn sharp criticism from some quarters, with opponents accusing Kishor of stoking fear and polarizing communities for political gain. Supporters, on the other hand, argue that his candid remarks reflect a bold attempt to address systemic issues and galvanize marginalized groups for a larger political battle.
As Bihar gears up for a high-stakes election, Kishor’s remarks have added fuel to an already charged atmosphere. His call for a united front against what he perceives as an “extreme right” shift has set the stage for intense political discourse, with Jan Suraj positioning itself as a game-changer in the state’s fractured political arena. Whether these statements will translate into electoral success or further deepen divisions remains to be seen.
