India, Nov. 9 -- With just a few days remaining before the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, the newly formed Jan Suraaj Party says it is confident about a positive outcome for the party.

In an exclusive interview with The Sunday Guardian, Manoj Bharti, President of the Jan Suraaj Party and former Ambassador of India to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Ukraine, said, "Our core principle is straightforward: to eradicate corruption from public life, beginning at the top. When leaders are honest and accountable, it sets a powerful example that discourages corruption throughout society,".

Q. How do you relate your experience as a diplomat to your current role in politics?

A. Having lived in eight countries, I've seen that while many...