Prashant Kishor Accuses Patna Police of Subverting Bankipur Bypoll

Kishor presented documented evidence to the Chief Electoral Officer, detailing how police tactics over the past three days allegedly favored specific political interests. He claims that sixteen Jan Suraj members were rounded up Wednesday night, held in various stations, and shuffled between locations without formal records of their arrest. According to the candidate, this behavior reflects a broader collusion between criminal elements and the police force across regions including Bakhtiyarpur.

The Electoral Officer has committed to an inquiry, promising strict action pending a review of the submitted evidence. Kishor remains skeptical of local oversight, declaring his intent to escalate the grievance to the Election Commission in Delhi or the judiciary if the state investigation fails to yield results. The Bankipur contest, triggered by the resignation of Nitin Nabin, has become a high-stakes battleground for the BJP, RJD, and Kishor’s Jan Suraj party. With polling concluded on July 30, 2026, the focus now shifts to the August 3 vote count amidst these accusations of electoral interference.