Prashant Kishor

Is Vijay’s Tamil Nadu win a referendum on celebrity worship?

May 06, 2026 3:17 pm

As Vijay converts stardom into votes, the stark contrast with Prashant Kishor’s electoral failure raises an uncomfortable question: does India reward visibility more than vision?

'Take it in writing': Prashant Kishor’s Vijay victory prediction from a year ago comes true

May 05, 2026 12:08 pm

In February 2025, while attending the TVK's first anniversary event in Mahabalipuram, PK made a light-hearted joke that he would overtake CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the most popular Bihari by helping the newly-formed party secure victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election.

How Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj is dealing with Bihar loss aftermath as Ritesh Pandey quits, RCP Singh fuels exit buzz

January 14, 2026 1:57 am

Party says it wants “committed leaders and a devoted workforce” and that it is “learning from mistakes”

Prashant Kishor meets Priyanka Gandhi, 3 years after falling out with Congress

December 15, 2025 7:41 am

In 2022, Kishor and the Congress held talks about how the party could be revived. But the talks fell through as Kishor wanted more say and a free hand in the process.

Prashant Kishor’s failure in Bihar shows why strategies cannot replace 'sangathan'

December 02, 2025 1:43 pm

If Kishor stays in Bihar, avoids the post-election lull that kills most political startups, builds local leadership and, crucially, contests himself, the party could matter by the decade’s end

Prashant Kishor pledges 90% income to Jan Suraaj

November 22, 2025 3:36 am

Urges supporters to give ₹1,000 each, says won’t meet people who don’ contribute

Prashant Kishor calls decision to not contest Bihar polls 'mistake'

November 19, 2025 6:58 pm

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor also admitted that he had not expected that his party would get less than 4 per cent of all votes polled.

From dismal Jan Suraaj show to retirement rumours: What Prashant Kishor said at first public address since Bihar poll drubbing

November 19, 2025 5:29 pm

Says he would observe a day-long silent fast at the Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram on November 20 “as an act of atonement” for not meeting people’s expectations

Prashant Kishor says 'will retire' if Nitish Kumar fulfils promise to transfer Rs 2 lakh to women

November 18, 2025 7:18 pm

During his poll campaign, sensing strong anti-incumbency, the political-analyst-turned-politician had said he would resign from politics if the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal United won more than 25 seats in the assembly elections.

'People won't sell their future for Rs 10,000': Prashant Kishor weighs in on Bihar poll result outcome

November 18, 2025 2:39 pm

Prashant Kishor refutes claims that voters sold their votes for Rs 10,000, saying Bihar’s cash-transfer scheme influenced sentiment but not ballots. He explains how government machinery and welfare promises shaped the 2025 Bihar election narrative.

UNBOXING with Prashant Kishor | How to plan, execute and win an election

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Poll strategist and National Vice President of JD(U) Prashant Kishor talks about what it takes to plan, execute and win an election in this month's Unboxing.

Rahul Gandhi Gets Help From Prashant Kishor

May 26, 2016 3:45 pm