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Prashant Kishor wins Bankipur byelection, ending BJP dominance
Filed: Aug 03, 2026 at 12:11 PM ET
Summary: Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur byelection, breaking BJP’s three-decade dominance on the seat.
WHO: Prashant Kishor
WHAT: Won the Bankipur byelection, ending BJP’s three-decade dominance on the assembly seat
WHEN: Aug 03, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
WHERE: Bankipur, Bihar
WHY: The byelection result triggered Kishor’s critique of Bihar’s chief minister and his emphasis on development.
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