
Prashant Kishor Is Now Facing The Hardest Test Of His Entire Career
Prashant Kishor, the strategist who has advised parties on winning elections, is making his first foray into electoral politics by contesting the Bankipur Assembly seat in Bihar. This by-election comes after Nitin Nabin, the former MLA, resigned from his position to join the Rajya Sabha and marks a significant shift for Kishor as he seeks to prove his ability to win an election. The seat is considered a BJP stronghold, but Kishor's Jan Suraaj party hopes to capitalize on voter dissatisfaction with the current government and its perceived lack of progress in addressing issues such as unemployment, corruption, and migration. The outcome of the by-election will be closely watched by both the BJP and the opposition parties, including the Congress and RJD, who are all vying for influence in Bihar's political landscape.
11 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Prashant Kishor, a poll strategist, has pledged to address key issues in Bankipur, including job creation and improved education, within a three-month timeframe.
17 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj Party, was sworn in as Bankipur MLA after winning a by-election.
— NDTV
Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj party, was sworn in as the Bankipur MLA in the Bihar Legislative Assembly after a landslide victory in the August 3 by-election.
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