BJP changes its candidate vs Prashant Kishor in Bihar's Bankipur bypoll as Abhishek Kumar Sinha withdraws
The BJP has replaced its candidate for the Bankipur assembly bypoll in Bihar after the original nominee withdrew for family reasons. The new candidate, Neeraj Kumar Sinha, will face off against Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor in the upcoming July 30 election.
Why it matters
This bypoll is viewed as a significant political test for Prashant Kishor's new political movement and a referendum on the incumbent BJP-led government's performance in Bihar.
BJP has changed its candidate against Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor for Bihar's Bankipur assembly bypoll, as the previous party nominee, Abhishek Kumar Sinha, withdrew his candidature on Friday, citing family reasons, a day after filing his nomination.The saffron party had on Tuesday named the youth wing leader as its candidate for the bypoll to the assembly constituency in Bihar, which fell vacant following the resignation of BJP national president Nitin Nabin.Prashant Kishor is also in the fray for the seat, and according to a BJP press release, the party has now named Neeraj Kumar Sinha as its candidate for the poll against the former political strategist.RJD's Rekha Kumari is also contesting the bypoll.The bypoll will be held on July 30, with voting counting scheduled for August 3.
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