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Bihar MLC polls: Jan Suraaj Party changes candidate for Tirhut Teachers' seat

Jan Suraaj Party has named Shyam Nandan Yadav as their candidate for the Tirhut Teachers' constituency. Yadav, who is well-known among teachers, replaced Bhushan Jha after concerns were raised. The party maintains that candidate selection is made transparently and democratically.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Jan Suraaj announces candidates for 5 Bihar Legislative Council seats

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj is getting an early start on Bihar’s next electoral contest, naming candidates for five of the eight Legislative Council seats headed for polls. From backing a sitting MLC for another term to fielding a lawyer-turned-politician against a JD(U) heavyweight, Kishor is widening his party’s footprint in…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Prashant Kishor mocks JD(U)'s renaming bid, claims party being run by 'appointees of Amit Shah'

Prashant Kishor derided the JD(U) party's potential renaming, calling it irrelevant. He stated Union Home Minister Amit Shah controls the JD(U) to serve the BJP's interests. Kishor also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for its indifference towards Bihar's floods. He alleged Gujarat's interests take precedence over Bihar's development projects.…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

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Centre must bring out white paper on 'financial irregularities' in Ayodhya temple: Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor urged the government to release a white paper on Ram Temple financial irregularities. He also questioned the government's claims of high GDP growth rates. Kishor stated that public hardships contradict the official economic growth figures. The Jan Suraaj Party founder emphasized changing mindsets for political reform in Bihar.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

BPSC aspirants clash with police; water cannons used at protestors marching to Raj Bhavan in Patna

Students in Patna protested the 70th BPSC examination, demanding its cancellation. Police used water cannons to disperse the protesting students marching towards Raj Bhavan. Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed solidarity and will meet the Bihar Chief Minister. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav urged administrative engagement and transparency in exams. Public agitations…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Prashant Kishor demands probe into Roshan Yadav's alleged custody death

Prashant Kishor demanded a thorough investigation into Roshan Yadav's alleged custodial death. Yadav's family claims he was beaten to death while in police custody. They allege his arrest occurred without proper notice at Rahika police station. Police officials assured a comprehensive investigation would be conducted promptly. The family alleges beating…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Prashant Kishor promises 10,000 private jobs for Bankipur youth in two years

Prashant Kishor, the Bankipur MLA, pledged private job placements for ten thousand youths. He will utilize his national network to secure employment opportunities for qualified young individuals. Kishor also committed to improving government school education quality within one year. He further condemned police actions against protesting students in Delhi and…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

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Who is Prashant Kishor? Former political strategist hands Modi’s party first defeat since ‘cockroach’ protests

Political consultant who once designed election campaigns for Modi, defeats ruling BJP in one of its most formidable strongholds. What does his victory mean for a polity reeling from recent Gen Z protests? Namita Singh reports

The Independent UK · Aug 6

India’s ruling BJP loses byelection in stronghold after Cockroach student protests

Opposition parties say nationwide protests that forced resignation of education secretary are beginning to dent BJP support

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

A day after stunning BJP in Bankipur, JSP founder Prashant Kishor continues to gun for Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary

Prashant Kishor criticized Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, linking him to past RJD rule. Kishor claimed people see Choudhary as an attempt to revive 'jungle raj' in Bihar. He celebrated his party's victory in the Bankipur by-poll, which was a BJP stronghold. Kishor stated that no party can claim a…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Arvind Kejriwal hails Prashant Kishor's Bankipur win, says BJP 'ground has slipped away'

Prashant Kishor secured a significant win in the Bankipur by-election. This victory reflects growing public dissatisfaction with the central government. The Aam Aadmi Party leader congratulated Kishor on his substantial electoral success. The BJP faced a notable setback losing a seat held since 1995. This outcome marks Kishor's first electoral…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Backrooms to Bankipur: The making of Prashant Kishor the politician

In a remarkable turn, Prashant Kishor clinched his first electoral win in the Bankipur byelection. This achievement not only imparts democratic legitimacy to his career but also signifies his shift from political strategist to direct politician. With his Jan Suraaj Party securing its inaugural legislative seat, Kishor is poised for…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Congress retains Madhya Pradesh's Datia seat, defeats BJP by over 6,000 votes in key bypoll

Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh won the Datia Assembly by-election by 6,016 votes. He secured 66,757 votes after all counting rounds concluded. The by-election was held after the disqualification of the sitting Congress MLA. The BJP fielded Ashutosh Tiwari, which reportedly caused internal party differences. This victory is seen as a…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Prashant Kishor secures maiden electoral win with commanding lead in BJP bastion Bankipur

Prashant Kishor is poised for a significant electoral victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll. He established a commanding lead over his BJP rival as counting progressed. Celebrations erupted at the Jan Suraaj Party office following strong counting trends. This outcome is seen as a message to established political parties and…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

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The Economic Times · Aug 3

Prashant Kishor in the house! Strategist's big political gamble may finally be paying off

Prashant Kishor is poised for a significant electoral victory in the Bankipur bypoll. This win could redefine his career from strategist to elected politician. He is leading comfortably against the BJP's Neeraj Kumar in a key constituency. The outcome signifies a personal mandate after years of advising others. This election…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Bankipur Election Results 2026: Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishor vs BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha vs RJD's Rekha Gupta who is winning?

Bankipur Election Result 2026 Live: Prashant Kishore is leading by over 11,000 votes after tenth round of counting. Vote counting for the Bankipur Assembly by-election started this morning amid tight security arrangements. The Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is contesting his first electoral battle. The main contest is a…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Bankipur, Manjalpur, Datia bypoll counting begins

Vote counting has begun for bye-elections in Datia, Bankipur, and Manjalpur constituencies. Datia saw a high voter turnout, while Bankipur and Manjalpur recorded lower participation. District administration in Datia has implemented three-tier security for transparent vote counting. Candidates have inspected arrangements and expressed satisfaction with the security measures. The bye-elections…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Bankipur bypoll records 11.5% turnout till 11 am; Prashant Kishor alleges police targeting Jan Suraaj workers

Bankipur bypoll saw 11.5% voter turnout by 11 am today. Prashant Kishor alleged police detained Jan Suraaj workers before voting. Election officials reported peaceful polling across 422 stations. Prominent leaders cast their votes and appealed for enthusiastic participation. Police stated preventive custody was for violating the silence period.

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The Economic Times · Jul 30

Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor accuses Bihar Police of detaining supporters at BJP's behest

Prashant Kishor alleged Bihar Police detained his supporters before the Bankipur by-election. He accused the ruling BJP of using police to influence the crucial electoral contest. Kishor claimed over sixteen supporters were taken into custody without formal records. He stated the BJP feared defeat and devised a plan to hold…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Voting underway for bypolls in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat; BJP, RJD exude confidence in Bankipur

Voting commenced for by-elections in Bihar's Bankipur and Madhya Pradesh's Datia constituencies. Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly seat also saw polling begin on Thursday. The counting of votes for all three by-elections is scheduled for August 3. BJP leaders expressed confidence in securing victories in these crucial contests. Opposition parties also voiced…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

BJP confident of retaining Bankipur, Prashant Kishor hopes bypoll would resurrect Jan Suraaj Party

The Bankipur by-election features a contest between BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha and Prashant Kishor's party. Kishor aims to leverage the by-election as a referendum on the current Bihar government. He targets the incumbent chief minister and appeals to various voter segments. The BJP relies on its formidable machinery and star…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

BJP chief Nitin Nabin reviews preparations for Bankipur bypoll

BJP president Nitin Nabin reviewed preparations for the Bankipur assembly bypoll. Neeraj Kumar Sinha filed nomination papers as the NDA candidate for the seat. Abhishek Kumar 'Bunty' withdrew his nomination citing family reasons for his decision. The bypoll is scheduled for July 30, with vote counting on August 3. Prashant…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

Prashant Kishor says BJP lacks candidate of calibre after Bankipur withdrawal

Prashant Kishor called the BJP candidate's withdrawal from the Bankipur bypoll unprecedented. He claimed the saffron party lacks a candidate of calibre for the contest. The BJP nominee pulled out citing family reasons after filing his nomination papers. Kishor stated people now want change and will teach the BJP a…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

BJP replaces Bihar's Bankipur bypoll candidate: What forced the saffron party to change its nominee hours after filing nomination?

The Bharatiya Janata Party changed its Bankipur bypoll candidate after Abhishek Kumar Sinha withdrew. Neeraj Kumar Sinha was named the new nominee by the party's central election committee. Opposition parties alleged the BJP feared public anger and was concerned about its election prospects. Prashant Kishor stated the move admitted the…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

BJP swaps Bankipur nominee ahead of high-profile bypoll featuring Prashant Kishor

The BJP replaced its Bankipur assembly bypoll candidate Abhishek Kumar Sinha. He withdrew his nomination citing family reasons after being announced on Tuesday. The party then nominated Neeraj Kumar Sinha as its new candidate for the bypoll. This closely watched contest will also feature poll strategist Prashant Kishor. Voting is…

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