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BJP’s Neeraj, Jan Suraaj’s Prashant Kishor file papers for Bankipur bypoll; JJD candidate arrested after nomination
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BJP-led NDA candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha filed nomination for the Bankipur byelection on July 13, 2026, with support from Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary and other NDA leaders.
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor also filed his nomination after a padyatra, ensuring a triangular contest with RJD’s Rekha Kumari who had already filed.
The byelection on July 30, 2026, was necessitated after BJP national president Nitin Nabin vacated the seat upon his elevation to Rajya Sabha.
JJD candidate was arrested after filing nomination, adding political tension to the contest.
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