Manjul Manjari | Team TrickyScribe: Jan Suraaj, a grassroots political movement initiated by strategist Prashant Kishor (PK), recently marked a significant transition into a full-fledged political party. The announcement was made by PK himself at a convention held on October 2 at the Veterinary Ground in Patna, where he introduced Manoj Bharti as the party’s president and emphasized the importance of fielding educated candidates in future elections.
Interestingly, Kishor has publicly questioned the educational qualifications of Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of Opposition and former Bihar deputy chief minister. Jan Suraaj’s own candidates, however, are now under scrutiny for similar reasons.
Candidates’ Qualifications Under Scrutiny
Jan Suraaj has introduced four candidates: Jitendra Paswan from Imamganj, Mohammad Amjad from Belaganj, Kiran Devi from Tarari, and Sushil Kumar Kushwaha from Ramgarh. Yet, none of these candidates hold a graduate degree.
One candidate, Jitendra Paswan from Belaganj, has completed only his intermediate studies and practices medicine despite not being a certified MBBS doctor. Similarly, Mohammad Amjad, Kiran Devi, and Sushil Kumar Kushwaha have also not completed graduation, leading to a growing debate about the criteria Jan Suraaj set for candidate selection.
PK’s Promise for “Educated Candidates” Questioned
Prashant Kishor’s earlier statements about raising the bar for candidates’ educational backgrounds have now been called into question. This controversy over candidates’ degrees has presented an unexpected hurdle for Jan Suraaj, challenging the party’s credibility and PK’s promises.
A Setback for Jan Suraaj?
While Jan Suraaj aimed to represent a new direction in Bihar’s political landscape, the unfolding controversy has left some questioning whether the party is upholding its own standards. As the party gears up for the upcoming elections, addressing the issue of candidates’ educational qualifications may prove crucial in gaining public trust.
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