An analysis of the BJP's performance in Bankipur suggests the party lost the narrative battle to political strategist Prashant Kishor, though no immediate accountability measures are expected.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held their first meeting since Kumar became a Rajya Sabha MP, a day after the Bankipur defeat. The agenda for their discussion was primarily focused on Bihar's development.

The victory of Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor in the Bankipur bypoll has sparked debate among political analysts regarding whether his new outfit could gain traction against the Rashtriya Janata Dal's traditional vote bank.

A Union minister explained why the BJP's defeat in the high-profile Bankipur contest, where Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha, should not be a cause for excessive celebration.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor delivered a message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a significant upset for the BJP in Bankipur, attributing the win to disgruntled supporters and Gen Z protests.

In the Bankipur election, independent candidates named Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar, sharing names with prominent Indian politicians, both failed to secure significant votes and lost their deposits.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor has taken a significant lead in the Bankipur by-election in Bihar, posing a challenge to the BJP's stronghold in the region. This bypoll is seen as a crucial test for Kishor's political debut and holds implications for both the BJP and RJD.

Prashant Kishor has alleged misuse of police powers and voter intimidation during the Bankipur by-election.

Indian political strategist Prashant Kishor has alleged that his party workers were detained by police hours before a bypoll in Bankipur, Bihar. He claimed the actions were politically motivated, suggesting the ruling BJP feared losing.

Discussions are underway regarding the potential influence of Gen Z protests on the upcoming Bankipur by-elections in Bihar, a seat previously held by Nitin Nabin.

In a significant political development ahead of the July 30 Bankipur Assembly by-election, Tej Pratap Yadav, National President of the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), has announced his party's support…

Several leaders from Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, a significant development before the Bankipur Assembly bypoll where Kishor is contesting.

The BJP has reportedly changed its candidate for the Bankipur bypoll in Bihar, facing Prashant Kishor, due to implications from a fodder scam. The candidate's father cited ongoing legal issues related to the scam.

The BJP replaced its Bankipur bypoll nominee, Abhishek Kumar Sinha, with Neeraj Kumar Sinha, citing family reasons, amidst claims from opposition parties that the BJP was nervous about a potential defeat.

The BJP has officially announced Abhishek Kumar as its candidate for the upcoming Bankipur by-election in Bihar, with the nomination confirmed through a statement released by the party's National General Secretary. This high-stakes bypoll will see Kumar take on Prashant Kishor.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor has stated that the BJP's loss in Bankipur was due to Samrat Choudhary, rather than being a result of Gen Z protests.

Prashant Kishor's recent victory is seen as a significant moment for the BJP, prompting a re-evaluation of their strategy and raising questions about potential shifts in the political landscape, particularly in Bankipur.

An opinion piece discusses the unique voter demographic of Bankipur, comparing it to Noida, and cautions against prematurely declaring Prashant Kishor's potential win as a widespread phenomenon, emphasizing the power of the discerning voter.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met with Prime Minister Modi following significant bypoll defeats for the BJP in Bankipur, Bihar, and Datia, Madhya Pradesh. The BJP has begun an internal review to assess the reasons for these electoral setbacks.

After his maiden electoral victory in Bankipur, Prashant Kishor stated that the people wanted the BJP to appoint a "better person" as chief minister, indicating his singular target to remove Samrat as CM.

Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, defeated the BJP candidate in the Bankipur assembly seat by-election, a significant loss for Modi's party following recent protests.

The BJP's stronghold in Bihar has been breached, with key takeaways emerging from Kishor's significant victory in Bankipur. This outcome signals a notable shift in the political landscape of the region.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor is leading in the Bankipur by-election in Bihar, taking an early lead over the BJP candidate. Kishor views this as a significant message to the BJP and a potential 'beginning of the end' for the party.

A crucial by-election is taking place in Bankipur, India, with political strategist Prashant Kishor's efforts to challenge the BJP stronghold under close observation.

Voting has commenced for a crucial by-election in Bankipur, Bihar, India, featuring a high-stakes triangular contest.

The by-election for Patna's Bankipur seat, a traditional BJP stronghold, is weighing the potential impact of Gen Z voters on the outcome.

An analysis suggests that the Gombe 2027 election will significantly depend on deputy governorship candidates, with factors like religion, geography, and loyalty shaping the crucial running mate selection.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor has declared assets worth approximately ₹96 crore, with his wife owning ₹101.93 crore, in an affidavit filed ahead of the Bankipur bypoll, updating previous declarations.

Prashant Kishor attacked the BJP, stating there was 'no candidate of calibre for Bankipur bypoll' and that Abhishek Sinha 'ran away,' calling a BJP candidate's withdrawal unprecedented.

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor is contesting the Bankipur Assembly by-election in a BJP stronghold, aiming to encourage voters to move beyond caste and religious affiliations, while criticizing the incumbent MLA.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor expresses confidence regarding a key contest in Bankipur, Bihar, acknowledging it as a BJP stronghold but suggesting a potential upset.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor has promised to secure 10,000 jobs for young people in Bankipur within three months, leveraging his extensive network. He urged youngsters to send him their CVs to facilitate this initiative.

A new vocabulary of politics is emerging from various locations, including Jantar Mantar and Bankipur, which the BJP and opposition parties should heed.

Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, has accused the BJP of deliberately losing the Bankipur and Datia bypolls to create a misleading narrative about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). He also defended his PDA strategy and alleged BJP was targeting Brahmins and opposition workers.

An analysis, referencing the Bankipur Paradox, explores whether by-elections are reliable indicators of political change, noting their utility in revealing organizational strength and campaign effectiveness.

An affidavit has revealed details of new Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor's substantial wealth, totaling ₹198 crore. His assets include fixed deposits, bank deposits, shares, mutual funds, bonds, insurance policies, jewelry, cash, and property, including a dismantled rice mill.

A daily briefing covers developments in Indian politics, including Prashant Kishor's rise in Bankipur, the BJP's strategy reassessment, and the Opposition's current standing.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is assessing its future strategy following a loss in the Bankipur constituency.

BJP suffers setbacks in Bankipur and Datia; by-election defeats hold several messages for the party.

All eyes are on the by-election results in Bankipur, Datia, and Manjalpur across three Indian states, with these traditional strongholds becoming prestige battles for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Bypolls have commenced in several constituencies across India, including Bankipur in Bihar, Datia in Madhya Pradesh, and Manjalpur in Gujarat, with the Bankipur seat vacant after a BJP leader's resignation.

Campaigning for by-elections in India's Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat states has concluded with final rallies, including the poll in Bihar's Bankipur triggered by a BJP MLA's Rajya Sabha election.

The Bankipur by-election in India has become a crucial contest for the political existence of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj movement. The seat became vacant after MLA Nitin Nabin was elevated to BJP National President and resigned.

The BJP is reportedly facing a significant challenge in its stronghold of Bankipur, with political strategist Prashant Kishor's influence highlighting caste-related issues.

Prashant Kishor and BJP's Neeraj Sinha have filed their nomination papers for the Bankipur by-election in Bihar, with Kishor aiming to win the BJP stronghold.

The BJP has made changes to its candidate list for upcoming bypolls, replacing its nominee in Bihar’s Bankipur seat and selecting a new face for Madhya Pradesh’s Datia constituency.

Abhishek Kumar, a close aide of BJP chief Nitin Nabin and former Vice-President of the BJP Yuva Morcha in Bankipur, has been selected as the BJP's candidate to contest the Bihar bypoll. He will face Prashant Kishor in the election.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor's focus on the Bankipur Assembly seat is seen as part of a larger political strategy. The move suggests his ambitions extend beyond a single electoral contest.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party is reportedly targeting the Bankipur constituency, with Kishor expressing confidence that his party can defeat the BJP there by fielding a strong candidate.