Vote counting for the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar is under way with tight security arrangements. The contest features Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, which is leading in early counting trends against the BJP’s candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha. Another candidate, Rekha Gupta of the RJD, is reported to be trailing in the third position. The by-election is taking place after Nitin Nabin resigns from the Bankipur seat following his election to the Rajya Sabha, prompting the need for a fresh vote. Across reports, the election is described as politically significant because the constituency has largely remained with the BJP for decades, with some outlets citing a long BJP dominance dating to the mid-1990s. One source also notes that the number of candidates in the fray is 26 and that voter turnout is lower than in the previous Assembly election. As counting progresses, the outcome is expected to have implications for Bihar’s broader political landscape by potentially breaking the BJP’s long-standing hold on the seat.
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj leads Bankipur bypoll as BJP’s long hold faces challenge
Vote counting for the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar is under way with tight security arrangements. The contest features Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, which is leading in early counting...
- Vote counting for the Bankipur Assembly by-election is underway under tight security.
- Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party is leading in early trends against BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha.
- RJD candidate Rekha Gupta is reported to be in third place in early counting.
- The by-election is held after Nitin Nabin resigns following his Rajya Sabha election.
- The election involves 26 candidates, and voter turnout is reported to be lower than in the previous Assembly election.
Prashant Kishor set to end BJPs year stronghold in Bankipur bypoll
1 hour agoPrashant Kishor leads Bankipur by-election after tenth counting round. This performance challenges the Bharatiya Janata Party's long-standing electoral dominance. The constituency has remained a BJP bastion since nineteen ninety-five. Voter sentiment shows an immense shift, impacting the ruling camp significantly. Kishor's potential victory marks a drastic transformation in Bihar's political landscape.
5 hours agoPrashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party leads the Bankipur by-election count. He secured an early lead over BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha. The RJD candidate Rekha Gupta trails in the third position. This by-poll became necessary after Nitin Nabin moved to the Rajya Sabha. The results will significantly impact Bihar's political future.
8 hours agoVote counting for the Bankipur assembly bypoll commenced amid tight security arrangements. Prashant Kishor makes his electoral debut, challenging the BJP's hold on the seat. The byelection was necessitated after Nitin Nabin resigned following his Rajya Sabha election. A total of twenty-six candidates are contesting this significant electoral contest. The voter turnout recorded a decline compared to the previous assembly election.
9 hours ago
President Ali establishes five-member international Commission of Inquiry into MV Barima tragedy
President Irfaan Ali establishes a five-member international, independent Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate the...
Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal in trade for two minor leaguers, Andrew Friedman responds to criticism
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquire pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers ahead of the trade deadline, in a deal that...
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Meets NDC Senator Rufai Hanga Amid 2027 Defection Rumours
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf meets with Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Senator Rufai Hanga in Abuja as speculation...