Power was restored to Jayprakash Narayan ancestral house in Sitabdiara within 24 hours after Prashant Kishor’s intervention.
Patna, May 21, 2025: In a swift response following public remarks by Jan Suraj Party chief Prashant Kishor,
The electricity connection at the ancestral home of Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan (JP) in Sitabdiara was restored within 24 hours after it was revealed that the house had been without power due to non-payment of an Rs 4 lakh bill.
Prashant Kishor launched Bihar Badlaav Yatra from Jayprakash Narayan’s birthplace:
Kishor who launched the Bihar Badlaav Yatra from Jayprakash Narayan’s birthplace on May 20, highlighted the issue during his visit, expressing dismay that the house of a national icon had been left in darkness.
“Jayprakash Narayan’s followers enjoy air-conditioning in his name, but his own house lies without basic amenities,” Kishor had remarked, appealing to the government to restore power immediately even offering to pay the dues if needed.
According to local residents, electricity supply was resumed on May 21, and the administration has also begun efforts to restore water supply to the area.
Officials confirmed that work is underway to install water connections in parts of Sitabdiara, where declining groundwater levels had left around 2,000 homes facing acute shortages.
Quick government action after public appeal:
Prashant Kishor acknowledged and thanked the administration for its prompt response, stating that the quick action reflects what is possible when people’s issues are raised with sincerity and accountability.
“Jan Suraj Party volunteers are closely coordinating with local officials to ensure that the promised water supply improvements are implemented promptly,” Kishor said.
The episode, he said underscores the broader need for systemic change and responsive governance a central theme of the Bihar Badlaav Yatra, which aims to connect directly with people across all 243 assembly constituencies in the state.
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