The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) successfully retained the prestigious Bankipur Assembly constituency in Bihar, reinforcing its dominance in one of the state’s politically significant urban seats. The bypoll, widely viewed as an important political test for both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, concluded with the BJP...
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Bankipur By-Election 2026: High-Stakes Contest Begins as BJP, RJD and Prashant Kishor Face Crucial Electoral Test
Polling for the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar began on Thursday amid tight security and widespread political interest. Although only one Assembly seat is at stake, the contest has drawn national attention because of the high-profile candidates and its potential impact on Bihar’s political landscape. The election is being viewed as an important test for...
Prashant Kishor Declares Assets Worth Over ₹105 Crore in Bankipur By-Election Nomination
Jan Suraaj Party founder and political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has declared total assets worth more than ₹105 crore while filing his nomination for the upcoming Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar. The financial disclosures, made through the mandatory election affidavit, provide a detailed account of his movable and immovable assets, income sources, investments, and liabilities. The...
Prashant Kishor Declares Bankipur By-Election a Crucial Test of BJP’s Governance in Bihar
Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has intensified his campaign in Bihar by describing the upcoming Bankipur Assembly by-election as a decisive referendum on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in the state. Addressing party workers and supporters during an election campaign, Kishor urged voters to treat the bypoll as an opportunity to assess the performance of...
Prashant Kishor’s Vow to Quit Politics Faces Test as JD(U) Surpasses His 25-Seat Prediction
A high-profile political pledge by Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has come under renewed scrutiny as the Janata Dal (United) appears set to comfortably exceed his earlier prediction of not crossing 25 seats in the Bihar Assembly elections. With JD(U) now performing far better than expected, public attention has shifted to whether Kishor will...




