Did Prashant Kishor Just Launch the ‘Bihar Badlaav Yatra’ from JP’s Birthplace?

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Key Takeaways
- Bihar Badlaav Yatra aims for systemic change in Bihar.
- Engagement with all 243 Assembly constituencies over 120 days.
- Focus on grassroots connections and public accountability.
- Not an election campaign, but a movement for change.
- Public discussions and town halls planned throughout the journey.
Patna, May 20 (NationPress) On Tuesday, Prashant Kishor officially kicked off the eagerly awaited ‘Bihar Badlaav Yatra’ from Sitabdiara, the birthplace of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, the visionary behind the ‘Total Revolution’.
The yatra, organized by Jan Suraaj Abhiyan, is set to traverse all 243 Assembly constituencies across Bihar in the next 120 days, with the goal of fostering direct engagement with the public and rallying support for a transformative agenda for the state.
Prior to commencing the yatra, Kishor paid tribute to martyr Mohammad Imtiaz from Saran district, who was killed during Operation Sindoor, highlighting the campaign’s commitment to grassroots connections and honoring public service.
In Sitabdiara, Kishor adorned the statue of Jayaprakash Narayan with a garland and visited his family home, expressing his dismay at its dilapidated condition.
“In the name of JP, his so-called followers enjoy comforts while darkness envelops his home in Sitabdiara,” Kishor remarked.
“We are even willing to contribute financially if it helps restore electricity here,” he added.
Labeling the birthplace as a beacon of inspiration, Kishor noted that the current neglect of JP's residence further fuels his commitment to change.
“I have not come here to witness a crumbling house, but to draw motivation from the legacy of Loknayak. This decay starkly illustrates the urgent need for transformation in Bihar,” he stated.
The Bihar Badlaav Yatra is envisioned as a grassroots movement aimed at providing an alternative political framework centered around governance reform, development, and accountability.
Kishor, who has previously organized extensive padyatras under Jan Suraaj, emphasized that this journey is not about winning elections but about crafting a new vision for Bihar.
“This is not a quest for political seats. It is a mission to awaken the populace and lay the groundwork for a renewed Bihar,” he declared.
Over the next four months, Kishor and his team will engage in public discussions, town halls, and local meetings, presenting Jan Suraaj as a viable alternative for the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.