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India Today
07-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
YouTuber Manish Kashyap joins Prashant Kishor's party month after quitting BJP
Manish Kashyap joined Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party at an event in Patna on Monday. (Photo: X/@jansuraajonline) Prashant Kishor praises Manish Kashyap as 'hardworking son of Bihar' Kishor targets illiteracy, corruption, current political leadership in Bihar Kashyap quit BJP citing ineffectiveness, lack of protection last month Months ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, famous YouTuber Manish Kashyap on Monday joined poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) on Monday. Kashyap joined the JSP at an event organised at the Bapu Bhavan in Bihar's capital city of Patna a month after he quit the BJP. "Famous YouTuber Manish Kashyap has joined Jan Suraaj," the party wrote on X, sharing several photos showing party chief Kishor welcoming him into the party fold. Kishor, who played a pivotal role in the BJP's successful poll campaign during the 2014 general elections as a strategist, heaped praise on Kashyap, who is known for raising issues of public interest despite political backlash. "Manish Kashyap is not just a YouTuber for Jan Suraj, nor is he a former BJP leader, but he is a son of Bihar who has carved out his identity through his own strength, hard work, and wisdom, and wants to do something for the state," Kishor was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. "Jan Suraj is a system that provides opportunities to every young man or individual who wants to contribute to Bihar. If he has joined Jan Suraaj, I see a significant role for him in playing a major part in this campaign for change in Bihar moving forward," he added. This came a month after Kashyap quit the BJP, saying he felt let down by the party and suggested that his role within it had become ineffective. In May, Kashyap had an altercation with junior doctors at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) when he reached there to plead for a patient, after which they allegedly locked him in a room and beat him. "I couldn't protect myself while being in the BJP. How can I help others?' he said during a Facebook live session, explaining his reasons for stepping away. Reacting to Kashyap joining his party, Prashant Kishor said that the coming together of the two young leaders will hold the key to JSP's poll campaign in the coming days. "This is not just the coming together of two young men, but of thousands of youngsters who want to bring about a change in Bihar and get rid of the Lalu, Nitish and Modi rule. The forces who want Bihar to get rid of illiteracy, corruption, and economic exodus have come together," Prashant Kishor said while speaking to India Today TV. The JPS chief said that the party is providing an opportunity to those who had no choice but to vote for the JDU, RJD and the BJP due to the lack of alternatives in the state. While Prashant Kishor has constantly attacked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's government in Bihar and the RJD's past reigns, Kashyap has been at the receiving end of the backlash by respective governments for criticising them by raising issues of public interest, exposing civic and government apathy. JSP IN BIHAR ELECTIONS Prashant Kishor, who launched his Jan Suraaj Party in October last year, has vowed that the JSP will contest all 243 seats in Bihar and will not join either the NDA alliance of the BJP, JDU and LJP or the Mahagathbandhan of the RJD, Congress and Left parties. Over recent months, Kishor has raised his voice against illiteracy, unemployment, corruption, and crime in the state and has attacked the Nitish Kumar government for not being able to find a solution to them. The 243-member Bihar Legislative Assembly is scheduled to go to the polls later this year, most likely in October or November. The term of the Bihar Assembly will conclude on November 22. Months ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, famous YouTuber Manish Kashyap on Monday joined poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) on Monday. Kashyap joined the JSP at an event organised at the Bapu Bhavan in Bihar's capital city of Patna a month after he quit the BJP. "Famous YouTuber Manish Kashyap has joined Jan Suraaj," the party wrote on X, sharing several photos showing party chief Kishor welcoming him into the party fold. Kishor, who played a pivotal role in the BJP's successful poll campaign during the 2014 general elections as a strategist, heaped praise on Kashyap, who is known for raising issues of public interest despite political backlash. "Manish Kashyap is not just a YouTuber for Jan Suraj, nor is he a former BJP leader, but he is a son of Bihar who has carved out his identity through his own strength, hard work, and wisdom, and wants to do something for the state," Kishor was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. "Jan Suraj is a system that provides opportunities to every young man or individual who wants to contribute to Bihar. If he has joined Jan Suraaj, I see a significant role for him in playing a major part in this campaign for change in Bihar moving forward," he added. This came a month after Kashyap quit the BJP, saying he felt let down by the party and suggested that his role within it had become ineffective. In May, Kashyap had an altercation with junior doctors at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) when he reached there to plead for a patient, after which they allegedly locked him in a room and beat him. "I couldn't protect myself while being in the BJP. How can I help others?' he said during a Facebook live session, explaining his reasons for stepping away. Reacting to Kashyap joining his party, Prashant Kishor said that the coming together of the two young leaders will hold the key to JSP's poll campaign in the coming days. "This is not just the coming together of two young men, but of thousands of youngsters who want to bring about a change in Bihar and get rid of the Lalu, Nitish and Modi rule. The forces who want Bihar to get rid of illiteracy, corruption, and economic exodus have come together," Prashant Kishor said while speaking to India Today TV. The JPS chief said that the party is providing an opportunity to those who had no choice but to vote for the JDU, RJD and the BJP due to the lack of alternatives in the state. While Prashant Kishor has constantly attacked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's government in Bihar and the RJD's past reigns, Kashyap has been at the receiving end of the backlash by respective governments for criticising them by raising issues of public interest, exposing civic and government apathy. JSP IN BIHAR ELECTIONS Prashant Kishor, who launched his Jan Suraaj Party in October last year, has vowed that the JSP will contest all 243 seats in Bihar and will not join either the NDA alliance of the BJP, JDU and LJP or the Mahagathbandhan of the RJD, Congress and Left parties. Over recent months, Kishor has raised his voice against illiteracy, unemployment, corruption, and crime in the state and has attacked the Nitish Kumar government for not being able to find a solution to them. The 243-member Bihar Legislative Assembly is scheduled to go to the polls later this year, most likely in October or November. The term of the Bihar Assembly will conclude on November 22. 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Business Standard
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
YouTuber Manish Kashyap joins Jan Suraaj Party; Kishor sees big role
Hours after YouTuber and former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Manish Kashyap joined the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) on Monday, the party's founder, Prashant Kishor, said that he is a son of Bihar who wants to do something for the state. Speaking about Kashyap's induction to news agency ANI, Prashant Kishor said, "Manish Kashyap is not just a YouTuber for Jan Suraaj, nor is he a former BJP leader, but he is a son of Bihar who has carved out his identity through his own strength, hard work, and wisdom, and wants to do something for Bihar." He highlighted JSP has a system that provides opportunities to every youth or individual who wants to contribute to Bihar. "Jan Suraaj is a system that provides opportunities to every youth or individual who wants to contribute to Bihar. If he has joined Jan Suraaj, I see a significant role for him in playing a major part in this campaign for change in Bihar moving forward," added Prashant Kishor. Rise to public attention Bihar-based social media influencer Manish Kashyap joined Prashant Kishor's JSP on Monday. He became a part of JSP along with a group of his supporters. The joining took place in the presence of Prashant Kishor. Kashyap, whose YouTube channel has nearly 10 million subscribers, first attracted major public attention some years ago when the Tamil Nadu Police arrested him. He was accused of sharing alleged fake videos showing Bihari migrants being mistreated in Tamil Nadu. Before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Kashyap joined BJP, however, he was not given a ticket to contest election. In June, he shared a video message announcing his decision to quit. In the video, he said the BJP 'used' him until the Delhi Assembly elections and then ignored him. With Bihar Assembly elections just around the corner, Manish Kashyap's move to the JSP can be seen as a boost to the party as it has been working to engage people from different backgrounds who are committed to bringing positive change to the state. The Election Commission of India has not announced an official date for the Bihar elections yet.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Case against Pawan Kalyan in Tamil Nadu an attack on Sanātana Dharma, says BJP State president Madhav
BJP State president P.V.N. Madhav has condemned the filing of a case against Deputy Chief Minister and JSP president K. Pawan Kalyan in Tamil Nadu, calling it a blatant attack on Sanatana Dharma and equating it to an assault on 'Murugan'. Addressing the media here on Wednesday, Mr. Madhav lashed out at the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government, accusing it of harbouring anti-Hindu, anti-Vedic sentiments, and carrying out a malicious agenda against temples and cows. He said, 'Temples are not just places of worship — they are the foundation of our social systems and the very backbone of traditional crafts and livelihoods. Protecting temples and cows is not just a religious duty but a civilizational necessity.' Mr. Madhav stated that the BJP stands in complete solidarity with Mr. Pawan Kalyan and Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai, noting that both leaders were fighting a principled battle to uphold dharma and constitutional rights. He described the current regime in Tamil Nadu as one driven by destructive intentions toward Sanatana Dharma, and added that villages with temples must themselves be treated as sacred spaces. Calling the DMK government a tyranny, he alleged that it had repeatedly targeted sacred institutions, sought to dismantle traditional values, and harboured contempt for the Vedas and Vedic culture. The recent case filed against Mr. Pawan Kalyan, who extended support to Mr. Annamalai in defending Hindu causes, was, according to Mr. Madhav, 'a political vendetta and a sign of desperation.' He asserted that the BJP and JSP would fight unitedly, and predicted that the DMK would be decisively defeated in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. BJP NTR district president Adduri Sri Ram, senior leaders Nagothu Ramesh Naidu, Mitta Vamsi, and others were present.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Renowned hypnotist B.V. Pattabhiram passes away aged 75
Acclaimed hypnotist, personality development coach, author and magician B.V. Pattabhiram died of a heart attack aged 75 at his residence in Hyderabad on Monday. He is survived by wife Jaya and son Prashanth. Bhavaraju Venkata Pattabhiram born in East Godavari of Andhra Pradesh, one of the 15 children to his parents, overcame a childhood disability to become a renowned performer, academic and author of over 30 books. Condolences poured in from different sections of the society after the sudden demise of the renowned personality development expert. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu in a post on X said, 'The demise of Pattabhiram, who influenced many people with his personality development teachings and writings, is a great loss. I pray to God that his soul may rest in peace. I express my deepest condolences to his family members.' Former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy highlighted Pattabhiram's remarkable contributions, and noted that he gained widespread acclaim as a personality development expert, magician, and author. 'His books, written in Telugu, English, Kannada, and Tamil, achieved significant popularity and he conducted thousands of personality development classes, workshops, and seminars across the Telugu States, profoundly impacting the lives of countless students', he said. Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved family members. Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party (JSP) Chief Pawan Kalyan said that hewas deeply saddened to learn about the passing of renowned magician, hypnotist, and personality development expert. 'I pray to the Almighty for his soul to rest in peace,' he said Dr. Pattabhiram was not only an entertainer through his mesmerizing magic shows, but also a social reformer who conducted programmes aimed at dispelling superstitions. He made significant contributions in the fields of personality development and psychology through his writings and teachings. 'I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members,' he added. Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh said that the death of renowned personality development expert and magician has come as a great shock. 'B.V. Pattabhiram provided invaluable services as a magician, hypnotist, and soft skills trainer. I express my deepest condolences to her family members,' he said.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan extends financial aid to Telugu actor Vasuki
In a compassionate gesture, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party (JSP) president K. Pawan Kalyan has extended financial assistance of ₹2 lakh to actor Vasuki, popularly known by her screen name 'Pakeeja', who is currently facing severe financial difficulties. On learning about her plight, Mr. Pawan Kalyan arranged for disbursal of the aid, which was handed over to her on Monday at the party central office in Mangalagiri by Government Whip in the Legislative Council P. Hariprasad and P. Gannavaram MLA G. Satyanarayana. An emotional Ms. Vasuki expressed her gratitude, and said, 'If I could, I would fall at his feet in gratitude. I informed Mr. Pawan Kalyan's office just a day ago, and they responded without delay. This act of kindness will stay with me forever.' Mr. Pawan Kalyan's gesture was widely appreciated by the fans and the film fraternity alike, serving as a reminder of his long-standing bond with the Telugu film industry and his readiness to stand by its members in times of distress, a press release said.
