Bankipur Assembly Bypoll in Bihar

9 UPDATES · 25 DAYS · 10 JUL 2026 — 3 AUG 2026

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Latest · 3 Aug 2026

Prashant Kishor, known as PK, won the Bankipur assembly by-election on December 10, 2024, defeating Neeraj Kumar Sinha.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the candidate replacements and nominations; It excludes other political actions by the same individuals, parties, or regions unless they directly relate to the Bankipur bypoll.

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10Jul

STORY BEGINS — Indian Express

BJP replaces Abhishek Kumar with Neeraj Sinha in Bankipur bypoll triangle

12Jul

Indian Express

The BJP replaced its original candidate in the Bankipur bypoll with Neeraj Kumar Sinha to avoid campaign issues, adding a new dimension to the contest.

The Hindu

BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha met with former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to seek blessings and discuss development initiatives for the Bankipur byelection.

13Jul

Indian Express

Prashant Kishor filed his nomination for the Bankipur bypoll, revealing significant personal assets and facing eight pending criminal cases.

The Hindu

Candidates Prashant Kishor and Neeraj Kumar Sinha filed nominations for the Bankipur assembly by-election, with Kishor's assets exceeding ₹208 crore.

14Jul

NDTV

Prashant Kishor filed his election affidavit for the Bankipur bypoll, disclosing assets worth nearly Rs 100 crore.

15Jul

The Hindu

BJP national president Nitin Nabin urged voters to support Neeraj Kumar Sinha for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll.

27Jul

NDTV

The Bankipur by-election in Bihar is generating national attention due to the involvement of Prashant Kishor and Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, despite the BJP's confidence in its prospects.

3Aug

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Prashant Kishor, known as PK, won the Bankipur assembly by-election on December 10, 2024, defeating Neeraj Kumar Sinha.

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