Patna, September 26 :Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor is exploring plans to contest the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls. The JD(U) on Saturday criticised the move and said Delhi voters had already tried a “new alternative” when they voted for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).Key HighlightsPrashant Kishor is exploring plans for the MCD polls.His Jan Suraaj party is looking at a role in Delhi politics.JD(U) has commented on the possible move.The party referred to AAP as an earlier alternative for Delhi voters.Prashant Kishor Eyes Delhi PollsPrashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraaj, is exploring plans to enter the upcoming MCD polls. The move could bring his party into Delhi's local political space.The Municipal Corporation of Delhi manages many civic services in the capital. These include areas such as sanitation, roads and other local services. The MCD was formed as one unified civic body in 2022. The possible move by Jan Suraaj has led to political reactions. The JD(U) said Delhi voters had already seen an alternative in the form of the AAP.“People in the national Capital had already become tired of new alternatives.”The statement was made by the JD(U) while commenting on Prashant Kishor's plans for the MCD polls. The party referred to the earlier support for AAP as an example.Jan Suraaj Looks at DelhiJan Suraaj has been expanding its political activities beyond its main work in Bihar. The party recently announced candidates for five Bihar Legislative Council seats, showing its continued focus on electoral politics. "Reports on September 26 also said Jan Suraaj was looking at a possible organisation in Delhi. The party has been discussing how it could build a presence in the national Capital. "MCD Polls and Delhi PoliticsThe MCD is an important civic body in Delhi. It serves around 20 million people across the capital, according to the corporation's official website. The possible entry of Jan Suraaj could add another political group to the MCD contest. However, details about its candidates and final election plans are still developing.The JD(U)'s comments are part of the political debate around the possible contest. Prashant Kishor and Jan Suraaj are yet to finalise their full plans for the MCD polls.Also Read: Bankipur Election 2026: How Prashant Kishor Changed the Political Equation
