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Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) has announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, bringing their total number of candidates to 116. Kishor emphasized the JSP’s commitment to proportionate representation, highlighting the significant number of candidates from Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and minority communities. Kishor has expressed a strong interest in contesting against Tejashwi Yadav, the incumbent MLA from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), in the Raghopur constituency, a Yadav-dominated stronghold. The Bihar Assembly election will be held in two phases in November.

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**Jan Suraaj Party Declares Second Candidate List, Prioritizes Representation in Bihar Election**

**Patna, October 13, 2025:** The Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), led by former poll strategist Prashant Kishor, has unveiled its second list of 65 candidates for the Bihar Assembly election, bringing the total number of JSP candidates to 116. The announcement comes just a day after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) finalized its seat-sharing agreement.

Kishor emphasized the party’s commitment to proportionate representation, highlighting that a significant portion of their candidates come from historically underrepresented communities. “We are giving representation based on the numbers in the population,” Kishor stated at a press conference in Patna. According to Kishor, of the candidates not standing for reserved seats, approximately one-third are from Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), with substantial representation also from Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and minority communities.

The JSP’s earlier list included professionals from various fields, with a focus on EBC representation, reflecting the significant demographic of the state.

Adding a personal angle to the election, Kishor has expressed a strong desire to contest against Tejashwi Yadav, the incumbent MLA and Leader of the Opposition from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), in the Raghopur constituency. Raghopur is a Yadav-dominated stronghold and has been represented by Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi.

While Yadav has not yet confirmed his constituency, sources indicate he is likely to defend his seat in Raghopur. A direct contest between Kishor and Yadav would be a major highlight of the upcoming election.

The Bihar Assembly, comprising 243 members, will hold elections in two phases, on November 6 and November 11. Results are expected on November 14. The JSP’s focus on diverse representation could significantly impact the political landscape in the upcoming election.

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