JSP Hit by Defections as Prashant Kishor Faces BJP in Bankipur Bypoll
On July 30, Prashant Kishor makes his electoral debut in the Bankipur bypoll against BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha and Rashtriya Janata Dal's Rekha Gupta. JSP faces setbacks as key leaders, including mathematician KC Sinha, defect to BJP. The defections were welcomed by BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi, highlighting national support for PM Modi’s policies. BJP has held the seat since 1995.
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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