Social media influencer Manish Kashyap joins Jan Suraaj
BJP
, on Monday joined political strategist
Prashant Kishor
's Jan Suraaj. The induction ceremony took place in the presence of Kishor and other party leaders, with numerous supporters accompanying Kashyap.
Kashyap, a social media influencer with nearly one crore subscribers, was arrested by Tamil Nadu police in 2023 for allegedly spreading misinformation about attacks on
Bihar
migrant workers in Tamil Nadu. He faced multiple FIRs and was booked under various sections of the IPC and IT Act.
The social media influencer had joined the BJP before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, hoping to contest from Bihar. However, he resigned from the party, expressing disappointment over what he claimed was the party's "utilitarian approach" towards him during the Delhi assembly elections.
Speaking at the joining ceremony, Kashyap emphasised his commitment to Bihar's development and expressed confidence in Kishor's vision. The move is seen as significant given Kashyap's substantial social media following and influence among Bihar's youth, potentially boosting Jan Suraaj's presence in the state's political landscape.
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