After years as a behind‑the‑scenes political strategist, Prashant Kishor now contests his first election from Bankipur, Bihar, with a net worth of roughly ₹96 crore, while his wife Jahnavi Das holds assets worth about ₹102 crore. The race unfolds amid eight pending criminal cases against him.
Key Takeaways
- Prashant Kishor’s net worth estimated at ₹96 crore
- Wife Jahnavi Das holds assets worth ₹102 crore, largely movable
- First electoral contest in Bankipur amid eight pending criminal cases
After a long stint as a political strategist working behind the curtains, Prashant Kishor is now stepping onto the ballot for the first time, contesting the Bankipur Assembly seat in Patna, Bihar. He faces BJP’s Neeraj Kumar Sinha and RJD’s Rekha Gupta, a match that could reshape the state’s power dynamics.
Breakdown of Assets
The election affidavit reveals Kishor’s total wealth at roughly ₹96 crore. His wife, Jahnavi Das, however, is reported to own assets valued at around ₹102 crore. The disparity stems mainly from movable assets – Jahnavi’s movable holdings stand at ₹89.51 crore, compared with Kishor’s ₹22.19 crore.
Movable vs. Immovable Assets
Jahnavi’s movable wealth includes fixed deposits, market investments, and other liquid instruments. Kishor’s immovable portfolio, valued at ₹73.87 crore, comprises land and apartments spread across Patna, Delhi and Ghaziabad, along with ancestral properties in Buxar, Rohtas and Ghaziabad registered under his mother’s and grandfather’s names. In contrast, Jahnavi’s immovable assets total ₹12.42 crore, featuring apartments in Dispur, Guwahati and a not‑yet‑possessed unit in Noida.
Professional Background and Political Finances
Jahnavi, a qualified doctor, serves as senior advisor for special projects at Apollo Indraprastha Hospital, New Delhi. She first appeared publicly alongside Kishor in 2024 during a women’s dialogue organized by Jan Suraaj in Patna, where Kishor remarked that she hails from Assam and does not speak Hindi. Kishor himself disclosed in September 2025 that his consultancy ventures generated ₹241 crore over three years, of which ₹98.75 crore was donated to Jan Suraaj.
Loans, Taxes and Donations
Kishor has declared loans amounting to ₹5.77 crore, while his wife’s liabilities are around ₹55 lakh. For the fiscal year 2024‑25, Kishor’s reported income was ₹58.45 lakh after a ₹10 crore donation to Jan Suraaj under Section 80GGC. His firm, Vedhas Ventures Pvt Ltd, contributed ₹85 crore to Jan Suraaj and ₹50 lakh to its foundation in the same period, and also gave ₹2.75 crore to the Joy of Giving Global Foundation in 2023‑24.
Legal Encumbrances
The affidavit lists eight criminal cases pending against Kishor across Patna, Saharsa, Bettiah and Muzaffarpur, none of which have yet progressed to formal charges. This legal backdrop adds a layer of complexity to his debut electoral foray.
Collectively, these disclosures underscore the growing intertwining of personal wealth, corporate finance, and political ambition in India. Kishor’s entry into electoral politics will test whether financial muscle can translate into voter confidence in a state where caste, development, and governance narratives dominate.