Why Prashant Kishor’s win in Bankipur bypoll in Bihar is a jolt to the BJP
Prashant Kishor has emerged victorious in the Bankipur bypoll in Bihar, trouncing the BJP candidate, Neeraj Kumar Sinha, by over 19,000 votes. This is the first win for the Jan Suraaj Party after scoring zero in the 2025 Assembly election results. It’s also a shock for the ruling alliance, as the seat has been considered a bastion for the saffron party
Prashant Kishor has emerged victorious in the Bankipur bypoll in Bihar, trouncing the BJP candidate, Neeraj Kumar Sinha, by over 19,000 votes. This is the first win for the Jan Suraaj Party after scoring zero in the 2025 Assembly election results. It’s also a shock for the ruling alliance, as the seat has been considered a bastion for the saffron party
