Bankipur is a high profile assembly seat of Patna. By-election is going to be held on this seat and Prashant Kishore himself has fielded himself as a candidate from Jan Suraj. After the election announcement, Prashant Kishore had an exclusive conversation with ABP News on Monday (July 06, 2026). During this he told his agenda.

Prashant Kishore said that this by-election is less of a test for Nitin Naveen and more of a litmus test for Samrat Chaudhary. He said that the 2025 assembly elections will be held by the Emperor. It was not done in the name of Chaudhary but in the name of Nitish Kumar and PM Modi. Nitish Kumar became the CM and later Samrat Chaudhary was made the CM.

PK said that this is the first election when Samrat Chaudhary is the CM. If I win, then this decision of the public will be considered that Samrat Chaudhary is not acceptable to the public as the Chief Minister. This will put pressure on the top leadership of BJP to change the CM here. If I lose, I will accept that the people have accepted the leadership and policies of Samrat Chaudhary.

‘The message will be sent to Bihar that…’

During the conversation, Prashant Kishore said that we are fighting alone, there is no common candidate of the opposition, but a large section of supporters of BJP, JDU, RJD and Congress are supporting me. All of them say that together we will make you win. If I win this by-election, the government will not change, but the politics and state of Bihar will definitely get a new direction. If I win, the message will be sent to Bihar that if the right man, a working man, stands from anywhere, he can win.

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Appeal to vote irrespective of caste and religion

He also said that this seat (Bankipur) is a stronghold of BJP, but the people of this area are aware of the problems. Will vote for us. Bankipur assembly constituency is the area of ​​most enlightened and prosperous people of Bihar. Appealing to the people, he said that rise above caste, religion and politicians and vote this time for development and for the better future of your children.

PK expressed confidence in the public

Prashant Kishore said that for the last three years I have been trying to give a new look to Bihar but was not successful in the Bihar Assembly elections. This is an opportunity, Bihar can get a new direction. He expressed confidence that the public will support him.

PK further said that if I win and go to the House, then one public representative of Jansuraj will outweigh the other 242 MLAs. I will become the voice of the people. I will stand with every person who is not getting justice and who is not satisfied with the system.

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Jan Suraj Party (Jan Suraaj Party) Founder of Prashant Kishor (Prashant Kishor) Finally decided to enter the electoral fray. A press conference was organized by the party in Patna on Thursday (July 02, 2026). State President of Jan Suraj Manoj Bharti (Manoj Bharti) informed the media that Bankipur seat (Bankipur Seat) The party will contest the by-elections to be held from.

Manoj Bharti says that the core committee meeting will be held on July 4. After this, a decision will be taken and the name of the candidate will be announced on July 5.

On this occasion, former MLC and Jan Suraj leader Rambali Chandravanshi said that the people of Bankipur Assembly wish that Prashant Kishor should contest the elections. We have also made up our mind that Prashant Kishor will contest the elections, but it will be announced after the core committee meeting.

This announcement has been made by Jan Suraj when the notification regarding the by-election has been issued by the Election Commission on Thursday (July 02, 2026). By-election will be held on Bankipur seat on July 30 while counting of votes will take place on August 3.

There was talk of contesting the 2025 elections also

If sources are to be believed, Prashant Kishore can be a candidate. If he contests, it will be the first time for Prashant Kishore to contest elections. There was talk of his contest during the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections but he did not contest.

Talking about the 2025 assembly elections, Prashant Kishore had claimed to form the government on his own. However, when the election results came, Prashant Kishore got a big shock. Not a single seat was won. NDA benefited the most. NDA hoisted the flag on 202 seats.

What is the history of Bankipur assembly seat?

Talking about Bankipur seat, BJP has been winning this seat continuously since 1995. The family of BJP national president Nitin Naveen has been in possession of this seat. Nitin Naveen’s father Naveen Kishore Prasad Sinha has been elected MLA from here for four consecutive times. After his death, Nitin Naveen won the by-election in 2006 and since then he had been continuously becoming MLA from this seat.

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PK is continuously discussing with the people of Bankipur.

Let us tell you that for the last several days, Prashant Kishore has been discussing with the enlightened people of Bankipur area. During this, on one hand they attack the government and on the other hand they also tell the people that by defeating BJP from Bankipur seat, they should send a message to PM Modi and Amit Shah that the public is not happy with Samrat Chaudhary becoming the CM. PK has said many times during this discussion that Bihar will improve only by pressing the button against BJP on EVM.

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By-election is to be held on Bankipur assembly seat of Patna. This seat belongs to BJP. Since many elections no other party has been able to win here. Now the eye is on Jan Suraj. On a question related to this, Prashant Kishore on Monday (May 25, 2026) (Prashant Kishor) Gave a big statement. PK was in East Champaran on Monday.

Prashant Kishore was asked whether he would contest elections from Bankipur? On this he said, “Jan Suraj will contest the elections strongly from Bankipur. BJP has not lost elections from Bankipur for the last 40-45 years. Nitin Naveen, who was an MLA, has now become the national president of BJP, so from that point of view, this is a prestigious seat for BJP. If BJP has to be defeated here, then every effort will be made by Jan Suraj to enter into their area and defeat them. Whatever resources and arrangements we have, we will defeat them. Will defeat in Bankipur.” The question was repeated: Will you fight? On this he said that whatever needs to be done will be done. In a way he has given a big signal.

This is the sound of Jungle Raj’s return: Prashant Kishore

A girl was misbehaved in a hotel in Patna. On this, Prashant Kishore said that this is a serious topic, but the discussion will take place for two-three days and then it will stop. When you elect the wrong people, give the keys to power to the wrong people, this is bound to happen. Why is the Chief Minister who runs bulldozers on the houses of the poor not running bulldozers on that hotel? This is the sound of the return of Jungle Raj. He said what action was taken against the owner of the hostel where the NEET student was raped and murdered?

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Prashant Kishore said that if someone whose character is tainted remains as the head of the state, then such incidents will keep happening. Only the leaders are not responsible for this, it would be wrong if you and I elect wrong people. Jan Suraj stands with those who have been wronged. Whatever help is needed will be provided.

‘…then give 10 rupees more’

On the question related to petrol and diesel, PK said, “The price of petroleum products has increased because there are no elections right now… then the government will collect the full tax from you and us. Then when the elections come tomorrow, it will be a matter of Arwa-Usna rice, Hindu-Muslim…” PK said that compared to UP, we have been paying five rupees more per liter on petrol and diesel for the last five years. The people here have formed the government by giving 202 seats to the same NDA government which has given 10 rupees more in Bihar, then give 10 rupees more, why are they shouting?

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Prashant Kishore, founder of Jan Suraj (Prashant Kishor) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary (Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary) But it rained again. On Friday (April 17, 2026) he said in Katihar that Samrat Chaudhary does not know when he was born. He has written in the affidavit that he is 7th pass, in the next affidavit it is written that he did PFC from Madurai Kamaraj University, he did not tell when.

Prashant Kishor did not stop at this, he further said that Samrat Chaudhary has told that he has done D.LIT from America, if a common man wants to do a government job and he submits a wrong certificate, he will be suspended. There will be even an FIR, but the head of the state has become a man about whom it is not known when he was born.

I stand by my comment: Prashant Kishore

Prashant Kishore said that I completely stand by the earlier comment I have made on Samrat Chaudhary. PK said that if you had wanted to make Samrat Choudhary the CM, you would have said it before the elections, then the people of Bihar would have had the opportunity to decide whether they want a Chief Minister with the demeanor, character and face of Samrat Choudhary or not.

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‘You didn’t study, that’s nothing to complain about…’

On the ongoing controversy regarding Samrat Chaudhary’s degree, Prashant Kishor said, “In Bihar, the land of knowledge, such a person has become the CM, it is not known whether he has studied or not. It is not a matter of complaint that you have not studied, but a man with a fake degree is becoming an MLA. If that man is the CM, then how much he will be concerned about the education of your children is a matter of concern…”

Let us tell you that since the time of assembly elections held in Bihar last year (2025), there was a controversy regarding the degree of Samrat Chaudhary. Even Samrat Chaudhary was not telling anything openly. He had just one line to say, everything is written in the affidavit. Now that he has become the CM, questions are again being raised about his education.

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Prashant Kishore, founder of Jan Suraj, had made many big claims before the Bihar Assembly elections (2025). There was even talk of forming the government with full majority but after the results the party was out on zero. Now Prashant Kishor is churning about defeat. Going to different districts and meeting the workers. Meanwhile, a video of him is going viral on social media in which he is saying that he did not get as many votes as the number of people who took photographs with him.

It is not clear where the viral video is from. In the video, Prashant Kishor is seen talking to the workers. He says, “Who has the proof that who is working honestly? We did not get as many votes as the number of people who took photos with us and everyone is saying that brother, only we did it and others did not. Those things have no meaning.”

Prashant Kishore attacked NDA

On the other hand, Prashant Kishore reached Begusarai last Tuesday (February 17, 2026). During this, he attacked the NDA government regarding liquor ban and increasing crime in Bihar. He also informed the public about the election of NDA government. Prashant Kishore said that if liquor ban is empowering women then it should be implemented in the entire country.

Prashant Kishore told the media that Jan Suraj worked with a strategy for three years. The public voted for him by nearly 18 lakh votes and elected him for service, not for leaving Bihar. They are following public orders.

‘…then the government will follow the agenda of NDA’

Prashant Kishore said that for the last three years, only one thing has been explained by Jan Suraj that you will reap what you sow. If you choose NDA then the government will run on the agenda of NDA only. NDA’s agenda is clear, the whole country is watching it.

On the death of NEET student, Prashant Kishore said that the police first declared it a suicide. Refused to consider it murder. The government woke up to this matter only when it met the family members of the victim. SIT was formed. After this two police officers were suspended.

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The Grand Alliance is not trusting the exit poll data in Bihar, but if we look at the data of 8-10 exit polls, then everyone is supporting the NDA to form the government in Bihar again. Meanwhile, on Wednesday (November 12, 2025) evening, ‘Axis My India’ has released the exit poll data. It is surprising that in this also NDA government is being formed in Bihar.

If we look at the exit poll data of ‘Axis My India’, it comes to light that NDA may get 121-141 seats this time. Whereas the Grand Alliance can get 98-118 seats. In the exit poll, Prashant Kishor’s party Jan Suraj has been given 0-2 seats. Asaduddin Owaisi’s party AIMIM has been given 0-2 seats. Others are getting 1-5 seats. 122 seats are needed to form government in Bihar.

How many seats does which party get in the Grand Alliance?

• RJD- 67-76
• Congress- 17-21
• VIP- 3-5
• Left- 10-14
• IIP- 0-1

Which party gets how many seats in NDA?

• BJP- 50-56
• JDU- 56-62
• LJP Ramvilas- 11-16
• Rashtriya Lok Morcha- 2-4
• Hindustani Awam Morcha- 2-3

What percentage of votes did ‘Axis My India’ give to whom?

• 43 percent to NDA
• 41 percent to Grand Alliance
• 4 percent to Jan Suraj
• 1 percent to AIMIM
• 11 percent to others

Prashant Kishor got the biggest shock

If you take any exit poll so far, Jan Suraj’s founder Prashant Kishor is getting the biggest shock. No one is giving them more than 2-4 seats. The preparation with which Prashant Kishor conducted the Padyatra in Bihar and attacked the Grand Alliance along with the NDA seemed to indicate that this time the picture would be different but nothing like this is visible in the exit polls. Now it has to be seen what the true picture will be when the results come on 14th November. Let us tell you that Prashant Kishore has said many times that he will either stay on his throne or on the floor.

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The results of Bihar Assembly elections (2025) will come on 14 November. It is clear from the voting held in the first and second phases that the voting percentage has increased this time. Now after the end of the second phase of elections on Tuesday (November 11, 2025), exit polls have started coming. How many seats Mukesh Sahni’s party, which is part of the grand alliance, will win will be known on November 14, but some pictures seem to be clear from the five exit polls.

Mukesh Sahni is the Deputy CM face in the Grand Alliance. This was formally announced. That means, if the Grand Alliance government is formed, it is certain that he will be made the Deputy Chief Minister. Apart from these, there can be more Deputy CMs. Meanwhile, just take a look at how many seats are being given to his party in the exit polls.

Which survey agency gave how many seats to VIP?

• Matrize-IANS- 1-14
• People Insight- 2-3
• Chanakya- 7-9
• Poll Diary- 00
• Polstrat-2-3

Sahni had contested on 11 seats in 2020

In the 2020 elections, BJP had won 121 seats in NDA. Out of these, BJP had given 11 seats to Mukesh Sahni’s party. These 11 seats were Brahmapur, Bochahan, Gaura Bauram, Simri Bakhtiyarpur, Sugauli, Madhubani, Kevati, Sahibganj, Balrampur, Alinagar and Baniapur. Mukesh Sahni himself had contested the elections from Simri Bakhtiyarpur in Saharsa district but lost to RJD’s Yusuf Salauddin.

Had suddenly changed sides in 2020

If we remember the election year of 2020, Mukesh Sahni suddenly moved from Grand Alliance to NDA. When the PC of the Grand Alliance was held and his party was not given even a single seat, he walked out of the program saying that he had been stabbed in the back. After this he joined NDA.

Became minister in government after becoming MLC

In 2020, four candidates of Mukesh Sahni had won. Musafir Paswan won from Bochahan, Swarna Singh from Gaura Bauram, Mishri Lal Yadav from Alinagar, Rajkumar Singh won from Sahibganj. At that time, BJP had made Mukesh Sahni an MLC and made him the Minister of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries.

(Note: ABP News has not yet conducted any survey regarding Bihar elections 2025)

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Bihar Assembly 2025 ended on Tuesday evening (November 11, 2025) with the second phase of voting. Voting took place on 121 seats in the first phase on November 6 and on 122 seats in the second phase on Tuesday. Now the result will be announced on 14th November. The special thing in this election was that record breaking voting took place. Bihar has created history in terms of voting. Now on the other hand, after the voting, the results of exit polls have started coming. The question is whose government will be formed in Bihar this time? Matrize-IANS And Chanakya Has released the data.

Matriz-IANS Exit Poll gave how many seats to whom?

• NDA- 147-167 seats
• Grand Alliance – 70 to 90 seats
• Other- 2-6 seats

Looking at this figure, it seems that NDA government can be formed once again in Bihar. There are 243 assembly seats in Bihar and 122 seats are needed to form the government. That means NDA seems to be forming the government with majority.

Who gets how many seats in Chanakya Strategies Exit Poll?

• NDA- 130-138 seats
• Grand Alliance – 100 to 108 seats
• Other- 3-5 seats

Who contested on how many seats in NDA?

In the 2025 assembly elections, both BJP and JDU parties have contested equal number of seats in NDA. BJP candidates were in the fray on 101 seats and JDU candidates were on 101 seats. Whereas Union Minister Chirag Paswan’s party Lok Janshakti (Ram Vilas), included in the NDA, had won 29 seats. However, the nomination of candidate Seema Singh from Madhaura seat of Chhapra was canceled. Whereas Jitan Ram Manjhi’s party ‘Hum’ and Upendra Kushwaha’s party Rashtriya Lok Morcha have been given 6-6 seats in NDA.

Who contested on how many seats in the Grand Alliance?

In the grand alliance, RJD is contesting on 143 seats, Congress on 61, Mukesh Sahni’s party VIP on 12, CPI (ML) on 20, CPI on 9, CPM on 4 seats and IP Gupta’s party IIP is contesting on three seats. Let us tell you that there are a total of 252 seats, but friendly fights are taking place on many of these seats which have been added separately. Due to this this number has increased.

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In the election atmosphere, firing took place in Mokama adjacent to Patna on Thursday (October 30, 2025). A supporter of Jan Suraj was killed by a bullet fired in Anant Singh’s stronghold Mokama. The incident took place in Bhadaur police station area. The deceased has been identified as Dularchand Yadav.

It is said that Jan Suraj Party has made Piyush Priyadarshi its candidate from Mokama. On Thursday, he went out to campaign with his supporters. During this, his convoy was attacked with sticks. Someone even fired a bullet in the crowd. Dularchand Yadav died on the spot after being shot in the head. Supporters of NDA (JDU) candidate Anant Singh have been accused of being behind the incident.

However, after the police statement it will become clear how the entire incident happened and what is the matter. Police reached the spot and started investigating the matter. Dularchand Yadav appears to be Piyush’s uncle.

Jan Suraj’s candidate Piyush Priyadarshi was seen crying.

Jan Suraj’s candidate Piyush Priyadarshi has given his reaction in this entire matter. He has accused Anant Singh on camera of getting him attacked. He was seen crying after this incident. It is being said that Dulal Chand Yadav was continuously asking for votes for Jan Suraj in the area.

Anant Singh from JDU and Veena Devi from RJD are in the fray.

Let us tell you that Mokama is the stronghold of Anant Singh. Even if no party gives him ticket, he has the potential to win as an independent from here. This time Anant Singh is in the election fray from JDU. To compete with him, Tejashwi Yadav has fielded Veena Devi, wife of RJD strongman Surajbhan Singh. That is, between two strongmen, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj Party has fielded Piyush Priyadarshi in the election field. Meanwhile, there is an atmosphere of panic in the area due to such incident.

Before this incident, on last Wednesday (October 29, 2025), Jan Suraj’s candidate Piyush Priyadarshi had talked to ABP News. He had said that this time the public wants to get rid of the strongmen. This time he had claimed victory in Mokama. Meanwhile, he is deeply shocked by the news of the murder.

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