The BJP withdraws its candidate for the Bankipur bypoll after Abhishek Kumar Sinha steps down, citing family reasons. NDTV and Times of India report that the party then selects Neeraj Kumar Sinha as its new nominee. The change comes as political strategist Prashant Kishor, associated with Jan Suraaj, enters the electoral contest and campaigns against the ruling party in the bypoll. Times of India also notes that Abhishek’s withdrawal is followed by a swift candidate replacement ahead of the scheduled election. Some opposition parties allege the BJP is concerned about the outcome, given Kishor’s entry into the race. Polling for the Bankipur bypoll is scheduled for July 30. While the sources agree on the candidate swap and the reason given for the withdrawal, they differ in emphasis, with Times of India highlighting opposition claims of political nervousness surrounding Kishor’s campaign. The reporting overall centers on the BJP’s candidate change and Kishor’s participation in the upcoming by-election.