Prashant Kishor to Contest Bihar's Bankipur Bypoll

Political strategist Prashant Kishor is set to make his electoral debut by contesting the Bankipur bypoll in Bihar on July 30. He will be running as a candidate for Jan Suraaj in what is considered a BJP bastion.

5 Jul, 09:22 — 5 Jul, 13:34

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Why this matters

Prashant Kishor is a prominent political strategist known for his work with various parties and leaders, but he has not previously contested an election himself. His entry into electoral politics in a BJP stronghold could significantly impact the political landscape of Bihar and test his own political influence.

Key entitiesPrashant Kishor Jan Suraaj Party Bankipur Assembly BJP

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Prashant Kishor will contest the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar
The by-election is scheduled for July 30
Kishor is the founder of the Jan Suraaj Party
This marks Kishor's electoral debut

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Prashant Kishor will contest the Bankipur Assembly by-election

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The by-election will take place on July 30

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Bankipur is a BJP bastion

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The Bankipur constituency is considered a BJP bastion

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual14d ago

Prashant Kishor takes on BJP bastion, to contest Bihar's Bankipur bypoll

Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, will contest the July 30 Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar, marking his electoral debut. This move comes as a significant challenge to the BJP's long-held stronghold. Kishor views the bypoll as a referendum on the current state government, actively campaigning to amplify people-centric issues. The BJP remains confident of retaining the seat.

By TOI CITY DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual14d ago

Making poll debut, Prashant Kishor's appeal to Bankipur's ‘richest, educated’ people

Prashant Kishor hailed the people of Bankipur as Bihar's “richest” and “most educated” and urged them to vote for him.

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ndtvMostly Factual14d ago