Prashant Kishor, the founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, is set to be sworn in as a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Monday. His appointment follows a significant victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, where he secured a decisive win.
Prashant Kishor’s Historic Win in Bankipur Assembly By-Election
Prashant Kishor has made history by becoming the first elected MLA of the Jan Suraaj Party, defeating BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha in the Bankipur Assembly by-election. This victory marks Kishor’s first electoral success since entering politics and is a significant achievement for the relatively new party.
The election result is particularly noteworthy as it ends the BJP’s long-standing dominance in the Bankipur constituency, which the party has held since 1995. Bankipur has been regarded as a stronghold for the BJP, making Kishor’s win a considerable political upset.
Following the oath-taking ceremony, Kishor will officially begin his term as an MLA, securing the Jan Suraaj Party’s first seat in the Bihar Assembly. This victory has elevated the Bankipur by-election to one of the most closely watched political events in the state.

