Bankipur assembly by-election is scheduled to take place on July 30.
BJP has deployed full force even before declaring its official candidate.
Congress and RJD might support Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party.
BJP has planned a 7-phase campaign across all 422 polling booths.
Patna | The upcoming by-election in the Bankipur assembly constituency of Bihar's capital Patna, scheduled for July 30, promises to be highly competitive. A direct and intense clash is expected between the BJP and Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party.
This by-election has become a matter of prestige for both political camps. New political alignments are emerging rapidly in this electoral arena.
Indirect Support from Mahagathbandhan to Prashant Kishor?
According to sources, Congress and RJD are hinting at supporting Prashant Kishor under the banner of opposition unity. However, a final decision is pending.
Congress advocates for opposition unity, considering Bankipur a strong fortress of the BJP for the last three decades. They believe only unity can breach it.
Congress has reportedly sent a positive message to Prashant Kishor regarding this. Party leaders seem highly enthusiastic about this potential alliance.
Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has also shown a positive attitude towards this proposal. However, some technical issues regarding seat-sharing remain.
BJP Deploys Full Force Without Declaring Candidate
On the other hand, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not yet announced its official candidate. Despite this, the party has launched an aggressive campaign.
Under this strategy, special emphasis is being laid on strengthening the organization, booth management, and regular worker meetings.
To sharpen the campaign, experienced MLAs from various districts of Bihar have been assigned special responsibilities in Bankipur.
Will Bankipur's Political History Change?
The Bankipur assembly seat has been an impregnable fortress for the BJP for nearly three decades. Breaching it remains a challenge for the opposition.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party is working hard to strengthen its grassroots presence. Support from the Mahagathbandhan could make their path easier.
The results of this by-election will be crucial in deciding the future direction of Bihar politics. All eyes are now on July 30.
Many more political shifts are expected as the campaign enters its final phase. The public's verdict will ultimately be supreme.