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Modi’s party loses key India by-election in wake of protests
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Modi’s party loses key India by-election in wake of protests

In the recent Indian by-election for the Bankipur assembly seat, Prashant Kishor, running as the founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, secured victory against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Neeraj Kumar. Kishor won by a margin of over 19,000 votes, marking a significant setback for the BJP amid ongoing protests across the country. This result highlights shifting voter dynamics and potential challenges for the ruling party ahead of future elections.

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Modi’s party loses key India by-election in wake of protests

In the recent Indian by-election for the Bankipur assembly seat, Prashant Kishor, running as the founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, secured victory against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Neeraj Kumar. Kishor won by a margin of over 19,000 votes, marking a significant setback for the BJP amid ongoing protests across the country. This result highlights shifting voter dynamics and potential challenges for the ruling party ahead of future elections.

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