Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Prashant Kishor Defends Jan Suraaj Funding After Criticism
After a BJP leader questioned how Jan Suraaj, a new political party, gets its money, its leader Prashant Kishor, explained where the money comes from.
He said that he earned money by working as a consultant.
He paid taxes and then donated a large sum to his party through checks.
He said he is transparent and wants to change Bihar.
A BJP leader, however, has accused him of raising money using questionable methods.
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal questioned Jan Suraaj's funding.
Prashant Kishor responded to the criticism.
Kishor stated his earnings over three years were Rs 241 crore.
Kishor paid Rs 31 crore in GST and Rs 20 crore in income tax.
Kishor donated Rs 98 crore to Jan Suraaj.
- Who
- Prashant Kishor, Sanjay Jaiswal
- What
- Kishor responded to funding allegations for Jan Suraaj, providing financial details. Jaiswal questioned the funding.
- When
- Recent days
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- To address concerns about Jan Suraaj's funding and transparency.
Prashant Kishor's Position
Sanjay Jaiswal's Position
Funding Transparency
Prashant Kishor's Position
Claims transparent funding; provides details of earnings, taxes, and donations.
Sanjay Jaiswal's Position
Questions the source of the funding, suggesting questionable methods.
- Subject
- Jan Suraaj Funding Controversy
- Accuser
- BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal
- Accused
- Prashant Kishor
- Kishor's Earnings
- Rs 241 crore in three years
- Tax Paid
- Rs 31 crore (GST), Rs 20 crore (Income Tax)
- Donation to Jan Suraaj
- Rs 98 crore via cheque
- Jaiswal's Allegation
- Kishor raised crores through shell companies
Sources
'Like Manmohan Singh in Delhi': Prashant Kishor claims Nitish running 'most corrupt' govt in Bihar
"My Party Will Either Be On Top Or Bottom": Prashant Kishor On Bihar Polls
Sanjay Jaiswal threatens Rs 132.24 crore defamation suit against Prashant Kishor
‘Hum chor nahi hain’: Prashant Kishor declares his income in Bihar rally, ‘earned Rs 241 cr, paid GST, tax’
BJP MP Had Questioned Jan Suraaj's Funding. Prashant Kishor Responds
Bihar deputy CM lied to SC to escape 1995 mass murder trial: Prashant Kishor
