JD(U) Questions Prashant Kishor’s Delhi MCD Plans, Says Voters Are Tired of ‘New Alternatives’

Patna, September 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)

The Janata Dal (United) has criticised Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor’s reported plans to expand into Delhi ahead of the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls, with party leaders saying voters in the national Capital have already seen an “alternative” in the Aam Aadmi Party.

JD(U) national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan alleged that Delhi voters had become tired of the politics of new alternatives, referring to the AAP’s earlier rise as an alternative to established parties.

“The people of Delhi have already become tired of new alternatives. They had also voted for the AAP as an alternative,” Ranjan told IANS. He also referred to allegations and cases involving AAP leaders, including former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, while criticising the party’s record.

JD(U) national general secretary Shyam Rajak said Kishor’s electoral victory in Bihar had boosted his confidence but maintained that Jan Suraaj had the democratic right to expand into other states and contest elections.

Jan Suraaj is exploring a possible entry into Delhi politics, with party supporters in the Capital expected to raise the proposal with Kishor during a felicitation programme on Sunday following his Bankipur bypoll victory.

The event is being organised by Biharis living in Delhi who are associated with the party. Jan Suraaj core committee member Kumar Shantanu said supporters sharing Kishor’s political vision had been pressing for the formation of a Delhi unit.

Kishor, a former election strategist, founded Jan Suraaj after a statewide campaign in Bihar centred on education, employment and governance. The party contested 238 seats in the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls but did not win any seat.

Kishor later won the Bankipur bypoll in August, defeating BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar by 19,324 votes. He secured 64,151 votes against Kumar’s 44,827, giving Jan Suraaj its first seat in the Bihar Assembly.

Recent reports also show Jan Suraaj continuing to expand its electoral activities in Bihar, including preparations for the upcoming legislative council elections.