Bihar MLC polls: Jan Suraaj Party changes candidate for Tirhut Teachers' seat
- Teacher leader Bhushan Jha resigned from the Jan Suraaj Party on September 25, just 24 hours after being named the candidate for the Tirhut Teachers' constituency, announcing he will now contest as an independent.
- Jha alleged he was restricted from speaking freely during the review meeting held with Prashant Kishor in Muzaffarpur, claiming mistreatment of himself and supporting teachers prompted his departure.
- With a strategic focus on Purvanchalis, the Jan Suraaj Party is expanding into Delhi, targeting a community that comprises around 25% of the electorate and determines outcomes in 15-20 Assembly seats.
- Prashant Kishor will hold a meeting of supporters in Delhi on Sunday to announce a new steering committee mandated to establish the party's local structure for upcoming electoral cycles.
- The party plans to contest all major Delhi elections, ranging from the 2027 Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls to the 2029 Lok Sabha and 2030 Assembly elections, offering "out-of-the-box solutions" for urban issues.
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Jan Suraj Changes Tirhut Teachers' MLC Candidate, Fields Shyam Nandan Kumar Yadav After Row over Remarks on Teachers
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Jan Suraaj Party has changed its candidate for the Tirhut Teachers' MLC election, fielding Shyam Nandan Kumar Yadav in place of the earlier nominee. The party said the change was made after objectionable remarks about teachers were made by the previous candidate during a meeting in Muzaffarpur, which the party found unacceptable. India News | Jan Suraj Changes Tirhut Teachers' MLC Candida…
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Times of IndiaBihar MLC polls: Jan Suraaj Party changes candidate for Tirhut Teachers' seat
Jan Suraaj Party has named Shyam Nandan Yadav as their candidate for the Tirhut Teachers' constituency. Yadav, who is well-known among teachers, replaced Bhushan Jha after concerns were raised. The party maintains that candidate selection is made transparently and democratically.
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Set To Expand Beyond Bihar, Delhi Unit In Works After Bankipur Win
<p>Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is set to take his political outfit beyond Bihar, with Delhi emerging as the first target for organisational expansion following his electoral victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll.</p> <p>Kishor is scheduled to address a gathering of Jan Suraaj supporters in the national capital on Sunday. A steering committee is expected to be announced at the meeting to oversee the party’s organisational structure…
Prashant Kishore has suffered a major setback ahead of the Bihar Legislative Council elections. After becoming a candidate, Bhushan Kumar Jha has said goodbye to Jan Suraj. He will now contest as an independent. Following his departure, Jan Suraj has announced a new candidate.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj To Enter Delhi, Eyes 2027 MCD, 2029 Lok Sabha, 2030 Assembly Elections
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) is going to expand beyond Bihar with Delhi is going to be their next target. Prashant Kishore is expected to meet party supporters in Delhi on Sunday, where a committee will be announced.
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