'Bankipur Will Not Become Bengaluru': Prashant Kishor Tempers Expectations After Jan Suraaj's Historic Poll Win

Published 3 August 2026 · local

'Bankipur Will Not Become Bengaluru': Prashant Kishor Tempers Expectations After Jan Suraaj's Historic Poll Win Published By, Last Updated: August 03, 2026, 18:29 IST Bankipur

'Bankipur Will Not Become Bengaluru': Prashant Kishor Tempers Expectations After Jan Suraaj's Historic Poll Win Published By, Last Updated: August 03, 2026, 18:29 IST Bankipur Election Results: Prashant Kishor, set to end the BJP's three-decade hold over Bankipur, has promised visible improvements in constituency within two to three months. Bankipur Election Result: Prashant Kishor set to win polls Bankipur Election Results: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor is set to end the BJP’s nearly three-decade hold over the Bankipur Assembly constituency in his maiden electoral contest, according to the latest counting trends. Addressing supporters after the latest round of counting, Kishor said, “My becoming an MLA won’t turn Bankipur into Bengaluru, but you will see some improvements happening here over the next two to three months." Emphasising that he wanted to deliver results rather than make lofty promises, the newly elected MLA said his immediate priority would be to work for the development of Bankipur.

“My first task will be to improve Bankipur with the blessings the people have given me. You will see changes in the next two to three months. I don’t want to make grand boasts," he said. Prashant Kishor also launched a scathing attack at Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, saying his “character and reputation are already in the public domain". If you make a person with a criminal background the chief minister of Bihar, Bihar cannot progress." He, however, said his fight was not against any individual. “Our fight is not against any individual. The BJP has the majority, and the NDA has the majority. The Chief Minister will be from their alliance," Kishor said. He also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appoint “a capable and virtuous person" as Bihar’s chief minister, saying the state needed leadership focused on education, employment and development.

Appealing directly to the Prime Minister, he added, “We are only making one request. The people of Bihar, and especially the people of Bankipur, are requesting Prime Minister Modi to appoint a capable and virtuous person as the Chief Minister of Bihar so that the people of Bihar can also feel proud of being Bihari and our children can have access to quality education and employment." News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Anushka Vats Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can... Read More First Published: August 03, 2026, 18:20 IST News india 'Bankipur Will Not Become Bengaluru': Prashant Kishor Tempers Expectations After Jan Suraaj's Historic Poll Win Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.