Prashant Kishor Promises 40 Seats for Muslims in Bihar Elections

Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is finalizing seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming state assembly elections, with decisions expected within ten days based on candidate winnability. Concurrently, Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor has challenged the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) to allocate election tickets to Muslims based on their population, demanding at least 40 candidates in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Kishor has accused the RJD of exploiting Muslim votes while failing to ensure adequate representation, asserting that his party would contest all 243 seats and include a significant number of women candidates. He expressed confidence that Jan Suraaj would win the elections in 2025 and form the government, positioning the primary competition against the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Kishor's statements have sparked debate over the representation of Muslims in politics, highlighting the need for equitable ticket distribution and leadership roles within his party. The upcoming elections will test the political dynamics in both Maharashtra and Bihar as various parties strategize to secure their positions.