<p>Political strategist Prashant Kishor will embark on a 3,500 km 'padyatra' in Bihar from West Champaran district on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on Sunday as part of his 'Jan Suraj' campaign. </p>.<p>The yatra is likely to take anywhere between 12-18 months and it is being widely seen to be a likely precursor to his entry in politics even though he has often stressed that any such decision can only be taken by people who associate themselves with his campaign.</p>.<p>A statement said Kishor will attempt to reach every panchayat and block during the yatra and will be a part of it till its end without taking any break.</p>.<p>He will start his journey from Gandhi Ashram in Bhitiharwa in West Champaran, where the father of the nation had launched his first satyagraha movement in 1917.</p>.<p>In the run up to the yatra, Kishor had been touring the backward areas to interact with members of civil society, emphasising that the state does not merely need a change of government but require coming together of well-meaning people to transform the system.</p>.<p>The statement said the yatra has three main goals, including identifying right people at the grassroots and bring them on a democratic platform.</p>.<p>It will also work to make a vision document for the state by incorporating views from experts in different fields, including education, health, agriculture and industry.</p>
<p>Political strategist Prashant Kishor will embark on a 3,500 km 'padyatra' in Bihar from West Champaran district on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on Sunday as part of his 'Jan Suraj' campaign. </p>.<p>The yatra is likely to take anywhere between 12-18 months and it is being widely seen to be a likely precursor to his entry in politics even though he has often stressed that any such decision can only be taken by people who associate themselves with his campaign.</p>.<p>A statement said Kishor will attempt to reach every panchayat and block during the yatra and will be a part of it till its end without taking any break.</p>.<p>He will start his journey from Gandhi Ashram in Bhitiharwa in West Champaran, where the father of the nation had launched his first satyagraha movement in 1917.</p>.<p>In the run up to the yatra, Kishor had been touring the backward areas to interact with members of civil society, emphasising that the state does not merely need a change of government but require coming together of well-meaning people to transform the system.</p>.<p>The statement said the yatra has three main goals, including identifying right people at the grassroots and bring them on a democratic platform.</p>.<p>It will also work to make a vision document for the state by incorporating views from experts in different fields, including education, health, agriculture and industry.</p>