BJP Names Abhishek Kumar Candidate for Bankipur Assembly Seat

On Tuesday (July 07, 2026), the BJP announced the name of its candidate from the Bankipur assembly seat in Patna. The BJP announced Abhishek Kumar as its candidate from Nitin Navin's seat. The BJP announced Neel Ratan Ghosh as its candidate for the by-election from Bankipur. Apart from Neel Ratan Ghosh, Ajay Alok's name was also discussed in the political corridors of Bihar. Abhishek Kumar's name was in the list when it was suddenly released by the BJP headquarters on Tuesday. Although there were three or four names in the discussion, none of them got a chance. The name that has come up now has surprised everyone. The BJP announced Abhishek Kumar as a candidate from Bankipur Assembly Constituency. pic.twitter.com/eh0pvIXLJI Neel Ratan Ghosh's name was on top. It was discussed in the political corridors of Bihar. Apart from Neel Ratan Ghosh, Ajay Alok's name was also discussed. With the announcement of the name of Abhishek Kumar, the BJP candidate was also finished.