Bankipur By Poll: The political atmosphere is continuously getting heated before the by-election to be held on Bankipur assembly seat of Bihar. Jan Suraj founder Prashant Kishore has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as soon as he entered the electoral fray. He claimed that BJP is completely scared of him contesting the elections and has used all its strength to save its traditional seat.
While talking to journalists during the padyatra in Bankipur on Saturday, Prashant Kishore said that Jan Suraj’s organizational presence is still limited in this area, but despite this, BJP has fielded thousands of workers and many ministers in the election campaign. According to him, it is clear that the party is feeling pressure regarding this election.
‘The entire BJP is restless with one candidate’
Prashant Kishor said sarcastically, “One man is contesting elections and the entire BJP from top to bottom is trembling with fear. Leaders and ministers who were never seen in this area earlier, are today going to every street and every house and asking for votes. This is the strength of democracy that they have to go among the public.”
He claimed that earlier BJP considered this seat as its safe seat, but now the situation has changed and the party has to work hard for every vote.
‘The politics of taking votes by showing fear of Lalu will end’
Jan Suraj Pramukh said that the aim of his party is not just to contest elections but to create a strong and credible alternative in the politics of Bihar. He said that for years some parties have been asking for votes by showing fear of Lalu Prasad Yadav in front of the public, but now this politics should end.
Prashant Kishore said that voters should choose a candidate of their choice and not under the compulsion of any party. According to him, Bihar politics will have to move in the direction of “options and development” instead of “fear and compulsion”.
BJP accused of distributing money and food
Prashant Kishor also accused BJP of distributing money and food among voters to influence the elections. However, he did not present any public evidence to support his allegations. Appealing to the people, he said that if someone gives something during elections, then take it, but on the day of voting, vote according to your conscience and strengthen democracy.
Voting on 30th July, results will come on 3rd August
Voting for Bankipur Assembly by-election will be held on 30 July 2026, while the results will be declared after counting on 3 August 2026. This by-election is being considered important from the politics of Bihar, because the contest here is being considered as a test of the upcoming political direction of the state and the electoral ability of Jan Suraj.
