Prashant Kishor Challenges BJP in Bihar Bypoll, Splitting Opposition
Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, announced his candidacy for the Bankipur assembly bypoll in Bihar, calling it a referendum on the BJP-led government's performance. The announcement has sparked division within the RJD and Congress, with some urging support from Rahul Gandhi while others maintain their own stance. Kishor emphasized that he aims to bring change to Bihar's stagnant politics, despite the bypoll potentially being a high-profile fight for the BJP. The byelection will be held on July 30th.
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Bihar BJP replaced Abhishek Kumar's withdrawn candidacy with Neeraj Kumar Sinha, following his nomination for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll.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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