Upper-caste shift fuels Prashant Kishor's upset win, ending BJP 31-year streak
On Monday, Prashant Kishor, founding chief of Jan Suraaj Party, defeated his BJP rival in the Bankipur bypoll, marking a 31-year break from BJP dominance. Despite voter fatigue and caste dynamics, Kishor's win reflects shifting upper-caste support due to dissatisfaction with BJP leadership, raising questions about its broader impact on future elections.
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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