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Prashant Kishor rules out contesting Bihar polls

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**Prashant Kishor Rules Out Contesting Bihar Polls**

*By Chanshimla Varah | October 15, 2025, 09:42 AM*

Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has announced that he will not be contesting the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Instead, Kishor will focus on organizational work for his party, Jan Suraaj, which is making its electoral debut in this election.

“It was a decision we took in the larger interest of the party. If I were to contest, it would have distracted me from the necessary organizational work,” Kishor told PTI.

Last night, Jan Suraaj announced Chanchal Singh as its candidate for the Raghopur Assembly seat, confirming Kishor’s decision not to run in the polls. Earlier, Kishor had indicated that if he were to contest, it would be from either Kargahar, his native constituency, or Raghopur, a stronghold of the RJD.

Setting an ambitious target, Kishor has predicted that his party will win at least 150 seats in the Bihar Assembly. “Anything less than 150 seats would be a defeat,” he stated confidently.

**Criticism of Opponents**

Kishor was critical of the ruling coalition and opposition alike. He predicted a certain defeat for the ruling NDA in Bihar and claimed that the Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) would struggle to secure even 25 seats. “The NDA is definitely on its way out,” he remarked.

Taking a dig at JD(U), Kishor recalled Chirag Paswan’s revolt in the last assembly polls, which contributed to Kumar’s party dropping to 43 seats. “You do not need to be a psephologist to fathom what’s in store for the JD(U),” he added.

Kishor also pointed out ongoing infighting within the INDIA bloc. “There is a never-ending tiff between RJD and the Congress. And nobody knows if former state minister Mukesh Sahani’s Vikassheel Insaan Party is still by their side,” he claimed.

**Election Schedule**

The Bihar Assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with the results scheduled to be announced on November 14.

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*Stay tuned for comprehensive coverage of the Bihar elections.*
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Between June-September, rain-related incidents claimed 458 lives in Jharkhand

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**Rain-Related Incidents in Jharkhand Claim 458 Lives Between June and September**

*By Chanshimla Varah | October 9, 2025, 5:19 PM*

Jharkhand has witnessed its worst monsoon in a decade, with heavy rains from June to September claiming at least 458 lives. The season’s severe weather not only led to tragic fatalities but also caused extensive damage to homes and farmlands across the state.

**Casualties and Causes**

According to official data, lightning strikes were responsible for the deaths of 186 people, while 178 others drowned in various rain-related incidents. Additional casualties resulted from floods, landslides, and house collapses triggered by the intense rainfall.

**Impact on Housing and Agriculture**

The monsoon devastation extended beyond loss of life. A total of 467 houses were completely destroyed, and over 8,000 others suffered partial damage. Farmlands were severely affected as well, with crop losses reported across 2,390 hectares in districts such as Ranchi, Gumla, Lohardaga, and Simdega.

In Sahibganj district, rising water levels in the Ganga River displaced approximately 20,000 people, further highlighting the season’s widespread impact.

**Record-Breaking Rainfall**

The Ranchi Meteorological Centre recorded a total rainfall of 1,199.5 mm between June 1 and September 30 this year, marking an 18% increase over normal levels. Abhishek Anand, director of the center, explained that this was the highest rainfall the region has experienced in a decade. He attributed the unusual intensity to climate change and rising sea surface temperatures in the Bay of Bengal.

**Districts Most Affected**

Unusual meteorological activity in the Bay of Bengal contributed to repeated heavy downpours, especially in eastern and southeastern parts of Jharkhand. East Singhbhum recorded the highest rainfall at 1,669.5 mm, followed closely by Ranchi with 1,550.2 mm and Saraikela-Kharsawan at 1,526.3 mm. Each of these districts received more than 50% above normal rainfall for the season.

**Weather Outlook**

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a “pink cold” or mild winter around Diwali and Chhath Puja celebrations. However, the severity of the upcoming winter season will depend on global factors such as the La Niña phenomenon and shifts in wind patterns.

While rainfall activity is currently declining, isolated moderate rain showers accompanied by thunder and lightning are expected to continue until October 12. Following this period, dry conditions are anticipated as the monsoon gradually withdraws.

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Stay tuned for updates and precautionary advisories as the season progresses.
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