Prashant Kishor May Contest Bihar Bypoll, Decision Soon: Sources
Prashant Kishor may contest the Bankipur by-election, a crucial seat in Bihar that has long been held by the BJP. A meeting of Jan Suraaj, his party, is scheduled for July 4 to decide on his candidacy. The election is seen as a direct contest between the BJP and Jan Suraaj, with high political stakes for both parties. A decision regarding Kishor's candidacy could be announced the next day.
10 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Bihar BJP replaced Abhishek Kumar's withdrawn candidacy with Neeraj Kumar Sinha, following his nomination for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll.
— NDTV
The BJP replaced Abhishek Kumar Sinha with Neeraj Kumar Sinha as its candidate for the Bankipur assembly seat bypoll in Bihar.
15 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Prashant Kishor's electoral debut in the Bankipur bypoll was met with setbacks as key JSP leaders defected to the BJP.
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