Political activity is on the rise as the nomination process for the Bankipur Assembly constituency by-election in Patna has officially begun after the Election Commission’s notification. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has announced its intention to field a candidate for the seat. RJD’s chief spokesperson, Shakti Singh Yadav, expressed confidence in the party’s growing support base in the constituency.
The Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) faces uncertainty over seat-sharing as the Congress also aims to contest the Bankipur seat. Discussions among alliance partners will determine the opposition candidate. The upcoming by-election is shaping up to be a multi-cornered contest with various parties fielding candidates.
Jan Suraaj has nominated Prashant Kishor as its candidate, marking his debut in Assembly elections. Jan Shakti Janata Dal has named Veena Manvi as its nominee for the constituency. The BJP, which has a history of holding the Bankipur seat, is yet to announce its candidate. The by-election was necessitated after former BJP MLA Nitin Nabin moved to the Rajya Sabha.
Polling for the Bankipur Assembly by-election is scheduled for July 30, with vote counting set for August 3. With multiple parties and key candidates in the fray, the Bankipur by-election is becoming a closely watched political event in Bihar.
