The BJP on Friday named a new candidate for the upcoming Bankipur assembly bypoll after its initial nominee, Abhishek Kumar Sinha, stepped aside just days after being declared the party's choice, citing family reasons. The contest has drawn significant attention, with the NDA set to face veteran election strategist and Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor, among other candidates.
Sinha, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), had been announced as the BJP's candidate on Tuesday for the by-election, which became necessary following the resignation of BJP national president Nitin Nabin from the Bankipur assembly constituency.
Speaking at a press conference, Sinha said, "The BJP had made me the NDA candidate for the bypoll to the Bankipur assembly seat. I express my gratitude to the central and state leadership. However, due to family reasons, I am unable to contest the bypoll."
He also stated that he had conveyed his decision to Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi.
Following his withdrawal, the BJP declared 32-year-old Neeraj Kumar Sinha as its candidate for the July 30 Bankipur assembly bypoll.
