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Bankipur Bypoll: Can Prashant Kishor Bridge Vote Gap Against BJP, RJD?
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 03 Jul 2026, 01:45 PM
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The Bankipur constituency in Bihar is gearing up for a by-election, with traditional holder BJP facing challenges from RJD and Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraj Party. The focus is on whether Kishor can overcome the significant vote margins seen previously.
The Bankipur Assembly seat in Bihar is poised for a keenly watched by-election, marked by significant political maneuvering. Traditionally held by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the constituency is now witnessing strong claims from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
Adding another layer of complexity to the electoral landscape is the Jan Suraj Party, spearheaded by political strategist Prashant Kishor. The party's ambition is described as aiming for a monumental victory, indicating a challenge to the established political forces in the region.
The key question remains whether Prashant Kishor's party can bridge the substantial vote difference recorded in previous elections, presenting a formidable task against both the BJP and the RJD.
Adding another layer of complexity to the electoral landscape is the Jan Suraj Party, spearheaded by political strategist Prashant Kishor. The party's ambition is described as aiming for a monumental victory, indicating a challenge to the established political forces in the region.
The key question remains whether Prashant Kishor's party can bridge the substantial vote difference recorded in previous elections, presenting a formidable task against both the BJP and the RJD.