Updated: Nov 16, 2025

Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), which contested its first Bihar Assembly election, failed to win any seats. Reacting to the results, party spokesperson Pavan Verma said the outcome reflects how challenging it is to defeat ruling parties that control state resources.

Voters consolidated against RJD return

Verma said anti-incumbency against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar existed, but voters—especially women—did not want a return of what they perceived as “Jungle Raj” under the RJD. As a result, they backed the NDA, which they saw as the only viable force capable of stopping RJD.

He added that while JSP attempted to introduce a “third option,” voters ended up strengthening established players to prevent an RJD comeback.

DBT payouts influenced voters

Verma alleged that Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) played a significant role in shaping voter decisions. According to him, ₹10,000 was distributed to women shortly before the Model Code of Conduct came into effect, and long queues for payments continued during the election period.

“The ruling party has the key to the treasury; others can only make promises,” he said.

‘People still trust Nitish Kumar’

Calling Nitish Kumar the “X-factor” of the election, Verma said Bihar’s women in particular trust him. Describing him as the most polished leader from India’s socialist movement, Verma remarked that Nitish had the potential to be “a future prime minister.”