Bihar election outcomes: Jan Suraaj to evaluate ballot setback after failing to win peoples belief, says celebration spokesperson

Jan Suraaj Party spokesperson Pavan Ok. Varma on Friday (November 14, 2025) stated the celebration would undertake a “serious review” of its efficiency within the Bihar Assembly elections after early traits confirmed Prashant Kishor’s outfit making little affect regardless of a grassroots marketing campaign.

His remarks got here when the ruling NDA appears to be sweeping the ruling Assembly polls.

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According to the most recent traits on the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) web site, the NDA was forward in 187 Assembly seats, whereas the opposition INDIA bloc was method behind with leads simply in 49, signalling a pointy tilt in favour of the BJP-led coalition.

Within the NDA, the JD(U) was main in 85 seats, the BJP in 76, with allies LJP (RV) (22) and HAM(S) (5) including additional heft to the entrance.

The Mahagathbandhan’s leads had been anchored by the RJD’s 35 seats, adopted by the Congress (6), CPI(ML)-Liberation (7), VIP (I) and CPI(M)- one every. The Bahujan Samaj Party (1), AIMIM (2) and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (1) additionally figured within the early depend.

ECI traits confirmed Mr. Kishor’s celebration struggling to register leads anyplace, marking a stark distinction to the momentum his yatra and district-level mobilisation had generated over the previous two years.

Speaking to PTI Video, Mr. Varma stated Jan Suraaj had gone into the polls with “sincerity and conviction” however admitted that it had did not win voters’ confidence.

“We worked with full sincerity, with the belief that Bihar needs fundamental change. There was no lack of effort. But if we have not won the people’s trust, we will analyse why and reflect on it,” he stated.

Mr. Varma harassed that whereas the celebration had faltered on the poll field, it had succeeded in compelling mainstream events to acknowledge urgent governance issues.

“One thing gives us satisfaction that the Jan Suraaj agenda of employment, migration, education and corruption-free Bihar will now be part of every party’s agenda,” he stated.

On the NDA’s surge, Mr. Varma stated election outcomes usually defy predictions.

“I have seen many elections where results turn out differently from what was anticipated. There is no doubt Nitish ji continues to enjoy acceptance and respect in Bihar. I have worked closely with him, and we are happy that he has received the people’s mandate. We wish him well and hope he becomes the chief minister again,” he stated.

Asked whether or not the celebration would introspect on its dismal efficiency, Mr. Varma stated Jan Suraaj would “evaluate its shortcomings” regardless that its “vision and efforts had no flaw”.

“The results are disappointing, no doubt. We will now analyse what needs to be done next,” he added.

On hypothesis that Prashant Kishor would possibly depart Bihar after the electoral setback, Mr. Varma dismissed the thought.

“Whether he stays or goes is his personal decision. But he cannot leave Bihar, nor can Bihar leave him. Once the complete results are out, he will share his response on the future course,” he added.