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BJP Replaces Candidate for Bankipur By-Poll

BJP replaces candidate, Neeraj Kumar Sinha to contest by-poll. Triangular contest expected with JSP and RJD.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 10 July 2026 at 09:09 pm
BJP Replaces Candidate for Bankipur By-Poll

In a surprise move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has replaced its candidate for the Bankipur by-poll in Patna, Bihar. The party has nominated Neeraj Kumar Sinha, a 32-year-old old-time worker, as its new candidate. This decision comes after the previous candidate, Abhishek Kumar, pulled out of the electoral race due to family reasons.

Abhishek Kumar had filed his nomination with much fanfare, with senior NDA leaders, including Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, addressing a public meeting in his support. However, he met Bihar BJP president Sanjay Sarogi at the state party office and handed him a letter, expressing his inability to contest the by-poll.

The Bankipur constituency is set to witness a triangular contest, with Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor and RJD leader Rekha Gupta also contesting the by-poll. Both Kishor and Neeraj Kumar Sinha are making their electoral debut.

Prashant Kishor remarked on the BJP candidate quitting the electoral race, saying that the situation has changed and the BJP is struggling to find a candidate. He also stated that the people now have an alternative, which has led to the BJP's struggles.

Neeraj Kumar Sinha is known for his close proximity to the BJP national president and has been associated with the party since 2006. He has held various positions within the party, including booth president and district president of Bihar Janata Yuva Morcha. His family has been associated with the ideology of the Jana Sangh and the BJP from the beginning.

The Bankipur Assembly constituency has a strong presence of the Kayastha community, to which both Abhishek and Neeraj belong. The party's decision to nominate Neeraj Kumar Sinha is seen as an attempt to send a strong message.

The by-poll is expected to be a closely contested election, with the BJP, JSP, and RJD all vying for the seat. The outcome of the election will be significant, as it will indicate the mood of the voters in the state.

The BJP's decision to replace its candidate has sparked interest in the election, with many wondering what led to the change. The party's move to nominate Neeraj Kumar Sinha, a relatively new face, is seen as a strategic decision to appeal to the voters.

In the end, the Bankipur by-poll will be a test of strength for the BJP, JSP, and RJD. The election will be closely watched, and the outcome will have significant implications for the parties involved.

The by-poll is also significant for the state of Bihar, as it will indicate the direction of the state's politics. The election will be a litmus test for the parties, and the outcome will have far-reaching consequences.

In conclusion, the BJP's decision to replace its candidate for the Bankipur by-poll has added a new twist to the election. The nomination of Neeraj Kumar Sinha has set the stage for a triangular contest, and the outcome of the election will be eagerly awaited.

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