By-Election in Bankipur: Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraj Takes on Ruling BJP

The bugle for the by-election in Bankipur, one of the most talked-about assembly seats in Bihar, has been sounded. The Election Commission has announced the dates. With this, political parties have started working on their respective strategies. Most of the talk is about Jan Suraj and the BJP. It is almost certain that the party's founder Prashant Kishor will contest from the Bankipur assembly seat. However, the final decision will be taken in the party's core committee meeting to be held on July 5. The name of the candidate will also be officially announced on this day. If Prashant Kishor enters the fray, this election will not be just a by-election for one assembly seat. It will also be seen as a fight for the political strength of Jan Suraj and the BJP's urban base. After a poor performance in the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, Prashant Kishor is trying to revive the party once again through the Bankipur assembly by-election. The biggest question now is on which seat will Prashant Kishor face the BJP. The BJP has been dominating the assembly seat for the past four decades. Nitin is also a strong BJP leader.