Bankipur assembly by-election: Prashant Kishor and his wife declare total assets of over ₹208 crore

Prashant Kishor and his wife have declared assets totaling over ₹208 crore as he files his nomination for the Bankipur assembly by-election. The disclosure details significant movable and immovable assets, including gold, silver, and corporate stakes.
Why it matters
Financial disclosures of political candidates provide transparency regarding the wealth and potential conflicts of interest of those seeking public office.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha and Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kisore filed their nomination on Monday (July 13, 2026) for the Bankipur assembly by-election. Senior BJP leaders, including Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi, attended the nomination.
The article reports factual data from an election affidavit without editorializing on the candidate's wealth.
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