Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor is contesting the Bankipur Assembly by-election from the BJP’s stronghold to urge voters to transcend caste and religious affiliations. He criticizes the incumbent BJP MLA for abandoning the seat after securing a Rajya Sabha berth, citing Amit Shah as a counter-example. Kishor aims to challenge the BJP’s perceived arrogance and their underestimation of Bankipur’s educated electorate.
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‘Our objective was never to … ‘: Prashant Kishor explains why he chose to contest from BJP stronghold Bankipur over ‘safe’ seat
- by The News Vista
- July 6, 2026
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