Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Bankipur By‑Election Voting Begins Amid Tight Security
In the city of Patna, a special election is happening to choose a new member for the state assembly.
Three big groups – the BJP, the RJD, and a team led by Prashant Kishor – are competing.
About 380,000 people can vote, and 26 candidates are running.
The election started at 7 a.m.
with machines that record votes.
It is important because the seat was left empty when the former MLA, Nitin Nabin, moved to the national parliament.
The voting is being watched closely to keep everything fair and safe.
Voting started Thursday morning in Bankipur Assembly constituency, Patna, Bihar.
The contest features BJP, RJD, and Jan Suraaj with 26 candidates for 3.80 lakh registered voters.
The by‑election was triggered by BJP MLA Nitin Nabin’s election to the Rajya Sabha in April.
Polling began at 7 AM amid tight security, with Electronic Voting Machines deployed.
The seat was previously held by Nitin Nabin, making the contest high‑stakes.
- Who
- BJP, RJD, Jan Suraaj, Nitin Nabin, voters
- What
- By‑election voting in Bankipur Assembly constituency
- When
- Thursday morning, following April 2024
- Where
- Bankipur, Patna, Bihar, India
- Why
- To fill the seat vacated by Nitin Nabin’s election to the Rajya Sabha
- Election type
- Assembly by‑election
- Location
- Bankipur, Patna, Bihar
- Candidates
- 26
- Registered voters
- 3.80 lakh
- Trigger
- Nitin Nabin elected to Rajya Sabha
- Polling start time
- 7 AM