Archive · 21 Jul 2026
BJP Accuses Prashant Kishor of Election Spending Violations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a complaint against Prashant Kishor, a candidate from the Jan Suraj Party, for allegedly spending way more money than allowed during the election campaign.
The BJP claims Kishor spent several crores, which is much more than the Rs 40 lakh limit set by the Election Commission.
They also say he used a small company to hide the real spending, which might be money laundering.
Additionally, the BJP accuses Kishor's campaign of using fake social media accounts to spread false information and target BJP leaders.
Prashant Kishor has not responded to these allegations yet.
The election is on July 30, and the votes will be counted on August 3.
The main candidates are Neeraj Kumar Sinha from the BJP, Prashant Kishor from the Jan Suraj Party, and Rekha Gupta from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
BJP files complaint against Prashant Kishor for alleged election spending violations.
Allegations include exceeding the Rs 40 lakh expenditure limit and money laundering through a third-party company.
BJP claims Kishor's campaign used fake social media accounts to influence voters.
Prashant Kishor and the Jan Suraj Party have not responded to the allegations.
Polling for the Bankipur Assembly by-election is scheduled for July 30, with vote counting on August 3.
- Who
- BJP filed a complaint against Prashant Kishor, candidate of the Jan Suraj Party.
- What
- Allegations of violating election expenditure rules and using fake social media accounts.
- When
- Complaint filed on Tuesday, polling on July 30, vote counting on August 3.
- Where
- Patna, Bihar, India.
- Why
- BJP alleges Prashant Kishor exceeded campaign spending limits and engaged in illegal activities to influence voters.
BJP's Allegations
Prashant Kishor's Silence
Election Spending
BJP's Allegations
BJP claims Prashant Kishor spent several crores, exceeding the Rs 40 lakh limit, and alleges money laundering through a third-party company.
Prashant Kishor's Silence
Prashant Kishor and the Jan Suraj Party have not issued any official response to the allegations.
Online Influence
BJP's Allegations
BJP alleges Kishor's campaign is using thousands of fake social media accounts to spread misinformation and target BJP leaders.
Prashant Kishor's Silence
No response from Prashant Kishor or the Jan Suraj Party regarding the allegations.
- Complaint Filed By
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Complaint Against
- Prashant Kishor, Jan Suraj Party candidate
- Alleged Violations
- Exceeding election expenditure limit, money laundering, use of fake social media accounts
- Election Expenditure Limit
- Rs 40 lakh per candidate
- Alleged Expenditure
- Several crores of rupees
- Polling Date
- July 30
- Vote Counting Date
- August 3
- Principal Candidates
- Neeraj Kumar Sinha (BJP), Prashant Kishor (Jan Suraj Party), Rekha Gupta (RJD)