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.
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Bihar BJP replaced Abhishek Kumar's withdrawn candidacy with Neeraj Kumar Sinha, following his nomination for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll.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
· THIS STORY — 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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