Prashant Kishor Wins BJP’s Stronghold Bankipur

Prashant Kishor used to help others win elections. Now he has won one himself. That too, in a BJP stronghold in a BJP-ruled state, in a seat represented by BJP chief Nitin Nabin over several terms. A former poll strategist who now heads the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), Kishor has become the newest MLA from Bankipur in Bihar, defeating his nearest rival by a margin of 19,324 votes.

He recorded a total of 64,151 votes, according to the Election Commission data, while the BJP’s Neeraj Kumar received 44,827 votes. The RJD’s Rekha Kumari ended third with 14,273 votes.

After his poll victory, Kishor promised reporters immediate improvements in Bankipur. “In 3 months, you will see a visible change in Bankipur. But for that, you will have to give me 3 months,” he said.

“My doors are open not only for the people of Bankipur, but for the entire Bihar…I have not done something extraordinary here, but still demolished the BJP’s stronghold of 30 years in just 30 days,” he added. (UPDATED ON 3RD AUGUST 2026)