Bankipur bypoll: voters say the battle will be between BJP and JSP
The Bankipur Assembly byelection in Patna will be a contest between the BJP candidate, Abhishek Kumar Sinha 'Bunty', and Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party. Mr. Kishor has been actively campaigning in the constituency, while the BJP seeks to maintain its stronghold after the recent vacancy caused by the election of sitting MLA Nitin Nabin to the Rajya Sabha. The byelection will be held on July 30th with results announced on August 3rd.
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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