The BJP has nominated Abhishek Kumar for the Bankipur Assembly byelection. This seat became vacant after Nitin Nabin resigned to join the Rajya Sabha. The byelection is scheduled for July 30, with results on August 3. Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is also contesting the election. The RJD announced Rekha Gupta as its candidate, ending alliance speculation.
