Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Tej Pratap Yadav Supports Prashant Kishor in Bankipur Bypolls
Tej Pratap Yadav, the leader of the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), has decided to support Prashant Kishor in the upcoming Bankipur by-election.
This decision comes after the JJD's candidate, Veena Manvi, was disqualified.
Tej Pratap Yadav believes that supporting Kishor will help prevent the BJP from winning the seat, which has traditionally been a BJP stronghold.
He also supports the ongoing student protests over issues like examination paper leaks and healthcare improvements.
The by-election is scheduled for July 30, and this support adds a new dimension to the political landscape in Bankipur.
Tej Pratap Yadav's party, JJD, supports Prashant Kishor in the Bankipur by-election.
Veena Manvi, JJD's initial candidate, was disqualified.
Tej Pratap Yadav aims to prevent BJP's victory in Bankipur.
He supports student protests over NEET paper leaks and healthcare issues.
The by-election is scheduled for July 30.
- Who
- Tej Pratap Yadav, Prashant Kishor, BJP, RJD
- What
- Tej Pratap Yadav's party supports Prashant Kishor in Bankipur by-election.
- When
- July 30 (voting), August 3 (results)
- Where
- Bankipur, Bihar
- Why
- To prevent BJP's victory and address issues like examination leaks and healthcare.
Tej Pratap Yadav's Support
BJP's Opposition
Support for Prashant Kishor
Tej Pratap Yadav's Support
Tej Pratap Yadav's party, Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), supports Prashant Kishor to prevent BJP's victory.
BJP's Opposition
BJP aims to retain the Bankipur seat, opposing Prashant Kishor's candidacy.
Student Protests
Tej Pratap Yadav's Support
Tej Pratap Yadav supports student protests over NEET paper leaks and demands government action.
BJP's Opposition
BJP may not support the protests, focusing on maintaining political control.
- Candidate
- Prashant Kishor
- Supporting Party
- Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD)
- By-Election Date
- July 30
- Constituency
- Bankipur
- Rejected Candidate
- Veena Manvi
- BJP Candidate
- Neeraj Kumar Sinha
- RJD Candidate
- Rekha Kumari (Rekha Gupta)
