Jan Suraaj Gains Ground? Siwan Farmer on Bihar’s Changing Mood

In this ground report from Ziradei, Siwan, Bihar, the Witty Chokha team sits down with Vikas Kumar Vishwakarma Kushwaha, a local farmer, to capture the unfiltered voice of rural Bihar ahead of the 2025 state elections. Surrounded by fields of maize and vegetables, Vikas shares his honest opinions about leaders like Nitish Kumar, Narendra Modi, Tejashwi Yadav, and Prashant Kishor, reflecting the complex political mood that runs through Bihar’s heartland.

Vikas appreciates the government’s efforts in providing electricity connections, farming equipment, and schemes that have somewhat improved rural life. Yet, his words carry both gratitude and realism. “It all depends on the public. What they say in the evening might change by morning,” he remarks capturing the uncertainty that defines Bihar’s electoral atmosphere.

He observes that Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party is steadily gaining traction among villagers who are looking for a genuine alternative. However, he also points to the influence of money and local politics, where decisions often change at the last moment, shaped by personal needs and pressures rather than ideology.

This candid conversation goes beyond party lines it paints a vivid picture of Bihar’s agrarian voters, torn between hope and hesitation. From farm struggles to government schemes, from youth aspirations to shifting loyalties, this report offers a rare glimpse into the mind of the rural voter where politics meets everyday survival and the future of Bihar’s democracy is decided not in rallies, but in fields like these.