Bankipur By-Election Result 2026 LIVE: Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur By-Election by 18,953 Votes; BJP Fails to Lead in a Single Round – Check ECI Live Updates
Bankipur By-election Result 2026 LIVE: All eyes are on Patna as the fate of one of Bihar’s most closely watched Assembly by-elections will be decided today. The counting of votes for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll begins at 8 am at AN College amid tight security arrangements. The contest has drawn nationwide attention because it marks the first electoral test for Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in one of the saffron party’s traditional strongholds.
The result is expected to reveal not only who will represent Bankipur in the Bihar Assembly but also whether Bihar’s political landscape is witnessing a significant shift ahead of future elections.
Bankipur By-election Result 2026 LIVE: Three Candidates in the Spotlight
The Bankipur by-election has turned into a high-profile triangular contest involving three major candidates:
- Prashant Kishor – Jan Suraaj Party
- Neeraj Kumar Sinha – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Rekha Gupta – Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
While the BJP aims to retain one of its strongest urban seats, Prashant Kishor is seeking a breakthrough in his maiden electoral contest. Meanwhile, the RJD is attempting to regain political ground by fielding Rekha Gupta once again.
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17:52 (IST) 03 Aug 2026
Bankipur By-election Result 2026 LIVE: Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur By-Election by 18,953 Votes; BJP Fails to Lead in a Single Round
Bankipur By-election Result 2026 LIVE: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor secured a resounding victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, defeating BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar by a margin of 18,953 votes. Notably, the BJP failed to take the lead in any of the 31 rounds of counting, as Kishor maintained his advantage from the opening round until the final result.
Final Result:
- Prashant Kishor (Jan Suraaj Party): 63,203 votes (Won by 18,953 votes)
- Neeraj Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party): 44,250 votes
- Rekha Kumari (Rashtriya Janata Dal): 14,085 votes
- Manoranjan Kumar Srivastava (Pragatisheel Janata Party): 950 votes
- Tanveer Alam (Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party): 847 votes
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17:31 (IST) 03 Aug 2026
Bankipur By-election Result 2026 LIVE: Prashant Kishor Set for Victory After Round 30, Leads by 18,951 Votes with Just One Round Remaining
Bankipur By-election Result 2026 LIVE: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is on the verge of a historic victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election after the 30th round of counting. He continues to hold a commanding 18,951-vote lead over the BJP, with just one round of counting left before the final result is declared.
Vote tally after Round 30:
- Jan Suraaj Party (Prashant Kishor): 62,954 votes (+18,951)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (Neeraj Kumar): 44,003 votes
- Rashtriya Janata Dal (Rekha Kumari): 14,026 votes
- Pragatisheel Janata Party: 947 votes
- Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party: 846 votes
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17:19 (IST) 03 Aug 2026
Bankipur By-election Result 2026 LIVE: Prashant Kishor Maintains 18,964-Vote Lead After Round 29; Only Two Rounds of Counting Remain
Bankipur By-election Result 2026 LIVE: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor continued to hold a commanding lead in the Bankipur Assembly by-election after the 29th round of counting, staying 18,964 votes ahead of BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar. With only two rounds left, Kishor remains firmly on course for a historic victory in his electoral debut.
Vote tally after Round 29:
- Prashant Kishor (Jan Suraaj Party): 61,075 votes (+18,964)
- Neeraj Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party): 42,111 votes
- Rekha Kumari (Rashtriya Janata Dal): 13,625 votes
- Manoranjan Kumar Srivastava (Pragatisheel Janata Party): 927 votes
- Tanveer Alam (Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party): 833 votes
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17:19 (IST) 03 Aug 2026
Bankipur By-election Result 2026 LIVE: Bihar BJP Chief Congratulates Prashant Kishor, Says Party Will Review Bankipur Defeat
Bankipur By-election Result 2026 LIVE: Speaking in Patna, Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi said, "We have consistently worked for the development of Bankipur, and it will continue to remain one of our priorities. The people of Bankipur are ours. We will review the reasons why we received fewer votes. I extend my advance congratulations to the winning candidate."
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16:54 (IST) 03 Aug 2026
Bankipur By-election Result 2026 LIVE: Prashant Kishor Nears Victory, Opens Decisive 19,419-Vote Lead After Round 28
Bankipur By-election Result 2026 LIVE: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor moved closer to victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election after the 28th round of counting, extending his lead to a decisive 19,419 votes over BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar. With only a few rounds remaining, the trends strongly indicate a historic win for Kishor in his electoral debut.
Vote tally after Round 28:
- Prashant Kishor (Jan Suraaj Party): 59,213 votes (+19,419)
- Neeraj Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party): 39,794 votes
- Rekha Kumari (Rashtriya Janata Dal): 13,260 votes
- Manoranjan Kumar Srivastava (Pragatisheel Janata Party): 908 votes
- Tanveer Alam (Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party): 817 votes
