Prashant Kishor Explains Why He Won't Face Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary

At NDTV's Power Play Bihar event, poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has said that he will not contest the upcoming Bihar elections, even as his Jan Suraaj Party gears up for its debut. Kishor said his focus is on strengthening the party organization and ensuring that the right candidates represent the people, not on personal ambition. He predicted a defeat for the ruling NDA, saying the public mood in Bihar is shifting. Kishor framed his decision as a strategic move to build a long-term alternative in the state’s politics, emphasizing that “winning one seat is not the goal - changing the system is.