Jan Suraaj Party announces five candidates for upcoming Bihar MLC polls

Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday (September 20, 2026) announced candidates for five constituencies of the Bihar Legislative Council, where elections are likely to be announced soon.

Elections are to be held for a total of eight constituencies — four graduates' and teachers' seats each — terms of which expire in November.

Addressing a press conference, Mr. Kishor declared the names of five candidates, including Afaq Ahmed, who will seek re-election from Saran teachers' constituency, which he had won six years ago with the support of the former poll strategist, who was then yet to float his party. Mr. Kishor said the names of candidates of three other seats will be announced within the next three-four days.