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Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Wins Bankipur Bypoll, Ending BJP's Decades-Long Hold

Political strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party secured a significant victory in the Bankipur bypoll, ending the BJP's 30-year dominance in the Bihar constituency. The win is seen as a potential wake-up call for the BJP and a sign of shifting political dynamics.

3 Aug, 14:02 — 4 Aug, 01:49
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bloombergHigh11h ago

BJP Loses Bihar Stronghold After Student Protest Fallout

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party suffered an electoral setback, a first since nationwide student protests forced him to replace his education minister, losing a key assembly by-election in Bihar on Monday.

By Sudhi Ranjan Sen

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago

Bankipur bypoll: PK adds a dash of yellow to Bihar palette of saffron & green

Prashant Kishor secured his first electoral victory in the Bankipur bypoll. This win challenges the established green and saffron political dominance in Bihar. Kishor, a renowned political strategist, launched his Jan Suraaj Party after extensive grassroots work. His victory sends a message to national parties regarding key issues. The outcome suggests Bihar may accommodate a third political force.

By JAI NARAIN PANDEY

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indian-expressMostly Factual29m ago

Why Prashant Kishor’s Bankipur win may force Opposition into a rethink

By Manoj C G

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual52m ago

'Wake-up call for Modi': Prashant Kishor boasts of Bankipur win; how bypolls played out for BJP

Making his electoral debut, Prashant Kishor secured 64,151 votes, Sinha polled 44,827, and Rashtriya Janata Dal candidate Rekha Kumari 14,273.

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ndtvMostly Factual12h ago

Opinion: Opinion | Bankipur Is Prashant Kishor's Stinging Comeback. But It Is Also The End Of His 'Excuse'

Kishor's ideological flexibility helped make him a successful strategist, but it remains a political vulnerability.

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