Jan Suraj has nominated lawyer Abhaykant Jha from Bhagalpur for Bihar elections 2025. Jha, 74, is famous for fighting pro bono cases for victims of the 1989 riots. The party has confidence in his just image and social work.
Patna: Preparations for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 are going on at a fast pace and political parties are fielding their strong candidates. In this series, Prashant Kishor’s party Jan Suraj has released the second list of its candidates, in which the name of senior advocate Abhay Kant Jha from Bhagalpur is included. 74-year-old Abhaykant Jha is not only a well-known senior lawyer of the city, but he is also widely recognized for fighting cases pro bono in favor of Muslim victims during the Bhagalpur riots of 1989.
Political move of fair lawyer
On hearing the name of Abhaykant Jha, a glimpse of his justice-loving personality comes to people’s mind. For years, he worked for the common people in the justice system and actively participated in social concerns. By fighting the cases of more than 850 Muslim victims of the Bhagalpur riots, he proved that there is no caste or religion discrimination for justice and equity. At that time many Hindu organizations were trying to stop him, but he continued to support the victims.
Prashant Kishore said about Abhaykant Jha, “The lawyers who stood in favor of the victims of Bhagalpur riots are now entering the political battlefield. Considering his experience and justice-loving thinking, it is our duty to ensure that he is victorious in the Assembly. The one who stood with you in difficult times, today is the time for you to stand with him.”
active in social work
Despite not being active on the political platform, Abhaykant Jha always participated in public works. He actively participated in many educational, social and justice related programs in the city. Along with his wife Uttama Devi, he continued helping many needy and riot-affected families. This created his image not only as a just but also sensitive and close to the people leader.
New challenge of electoral battlefield
Abhaykant Jha’s entry into politics is being considered as the beginning of a new political era. Jan Suraj has made him a candidate from Bhagalpur assembly seat. Entering politics at the age of 74 is a new challenge for him, but his experience and social concerns can help make it easier.
Due to his just image among the people of Bhagalpur and the work done for the society, he is expected to get wide support. At the same time, political analysts believe that this seat is important for the Muslim vote bank and the victory or defeat of Abhaykant Jha can directly affect Jan Suraj’s hold.
Prashant Kishor’s faith
Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishore said that the party always gives opportunity to such candidates who have adopted the path of truth and justice for the society in their life. “Abhaykant Jha fought the case in Bhagalpur’s biggest riot free of charge and provided justice to the victims. Now he will implement the same justice on a new level by going to the Assembly.”
image of a just leader
The citizens of Bhagalpur know Abhaykant Jha as a just leader. His social work and help to the victims has earned him a special place in the hearts of the public. This identity can work in his favor at the time of elections. Experts say that his age is definitely a challenge, but with experience and public trust this challenge can be reduced.