Surjit Singh
With the Bihar elections now concluded and the NDA securing a sweeping victory, the political landscape has shifted dramatically. While Nitish Kumar prepares to return as Chief Minister and the RJD–Congress alliance suffers its worst-ever performance, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj failed to win even a single seat. Yet, despite electoral numbers, many believe Bihar will not forget PK or his message.
PK’s Ground Work And the Issues He Raised
For three years, Prashant Kishor travelled across Bihar, reaching towns, villages, and remote pockets with a message that had little to do with the mainstream election agenda. While others fought over caste arithmetic, religious polarisation, cash incentives, and the promise of “good governance,” PK spoke consistently about education, industry, employment, health, migration, and the struggles of Bihar’s labour force.
Through the Jan Suraaj padyatra, he launched a massive public-awareness movement without seeking donations or forming alliances. He exposed alleged corruption within the government and senior bureaucracy. But, when election day came, those issues did not influence voter priorities.
Will PK Stay In Bihar Or Step Away?
Questions now arise about PK’s future: will he remain in Bihar or move on? The answers will unfold with time. What seems certain is that if PK chooses to stay and rebuild, he could emerge as a strong voice outside the assembly—perhaps the loudest opposition Bihar has.
But rising after a defeat is never easy. Accepting loss, standing back up, rebuilding trust—all require courage. Many believe PK has that courage. Whether he uses it remains to be seen.
Bihar’s Choices And What Lies Ahead
A new NDA government will soon take charge. More roads and bridges will be built, offering some visible progress. But the deeper issues—education, healthcare, employment, migration, and the conditions of migrant workers—are unlikely to see meaningful change unless people demand it.
And they didn’t. Not this time.
When families confront the realities of poor schooling, joblessness, failing hospitals, and mass migration, they may remember PK’s warnings. They may realise the choice they had, and the one they made. Perhaps their children will ask the same questions in the years to come.
