Several of his strategic decisions, including opting not to contest the polls, making bold claims about CM Nitish Kumar not returning to power, and promising to quit if JD(U) crosses the 25 mark are also being viewed as factors in his defeat. These action, many observers believe, angered JD(U) supporters, making them vote more aggressively and collectively to reject the JSP.

Kishor, who prides himself in having played a key role in bringing many parties to power, campaigned across the state for over two years, coining slogans that initially captured public attention. People in the state expected him to contest the elections, but his decision not to enter the fray created doubts in the minds of voters about the seriousness of his movement.

Many political commentators have sarcastically noted that JSP appeared to have failed to garner even as many votes as the number of interviews Kishor had given to different media houses and Youtubers.

The price of not contesting polls

People in the state expected him to contest the elections, but his decision to not do so, created doubts in the minds of voters about the seriousness of his movement. His strategic decisions, including not contesting polls, making claims about CM Nitish Kumar not returning to power, and promising to quit if JD(U) crosses the 25-mark are also believed to be deciding factors.