Why bypoll results are bad news for BJP, but not good news for Opposition
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost the Bankipur bypoll in Bihar, a seat it has held since 2008, with Prashant Kishor of the Jan Suraaj Party winning by 19,324 votes. The BJP's vote share fell to 34.4%, down from over 62% in the 2025 state polls, signaling a significant decline in support. This loss comes just nine months after the NDA's strong performance in the state elections, raising concerns for the BJP's future in Bihar.