BJP replaces Abhishek Kumar with Neeraj Sinha in Bankipur bypoll triangle
On July 10, 2026, Abhishek Kumar withdrew his nomination for the Bankipur bypoll citing "family reasons." The BJP quickly replaced him with Mandal adhyaksh Neeraj Kumar Sinha, turning the contest into a triangular battle involving the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), with JSP founder Prashant Kishor also joining. The constituency has been a BJP stronghold since 1995.
13 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Candidates Prashant Kishor and Neeraj Kumar Sinha filed nominations for the Bankipur assembly by-election, with Kishor's assets exceeding ₹208 crore.
14 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Prashant Kishor filed his election affidavit for the Bankipur bypoll, disclosing assets worth nearly Rs 100 crore.
15 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
BJP national president Nitin Nabin urged voters to support Neeraj Kumar Sinha for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll.
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