BJP Changes Candidate in Bankipur Bypoll

7 UPDATES · 5 DAYS · 10 JUL 2026 — 15 JUL 2026

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Latest · 15 Jul 2026

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

What this timeline covers

This event covers the BJP's replacement of Abhishek Kumar with Neeraj Sinha in the Bankipur bypoll, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by the BJP, RJD, JSP, or individuals involved unless they are direct developments of this particular nomination change.

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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

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

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

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