Watch: Bihar: Prashant Kishor Pulls Off Shock Win in BJP Stronghold | Above the Fold
- Posted on August 3, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
Prashant Kishor achieves a remarkable electoral upset by securing victory in Bihar's Bankipur Assembly by-election, traditionally a BJP bastion. This unexpected result signals a potential shift in the state's political dynamics and raises questions about the ruling party's grip on power. The analysis explores the broader implications for Bihar's political future, alongside coverage of international tensions between Iran and the U.S., the controversial acquittal of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and judicial developments regarding NEET protest-related FIRs.
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Watch: Bihar: Prashant Kishor Pulls Off Shock Win in BJP Stronghold | Above the Fold
Prashant Kishor wins big in Bihar's Bankipur Assembly by-election. In this episode, we unpack what this victory means for the BJP in a State it's historically held control of, and how this will change Bihar's political landscape going forward. We also bring you the latest from West Asia as Iran rules out direct negotiations with the U.S., the acquittal of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the wrestlers’ sexual harassment case, and the Supreme Court’s clarification on withdrawing FIRs against student protesters in the aftermath of the NEET protests.
