India Bypoll Results: Prashant Kishor Leads in Bihar, BJP Ahead in Gujarat, Close Contest in Madhya Pradesh
Summary
Counting is underway for by-elections in three assembly seats across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. Prashant Kishor is leading in Bihar’s Bankipur, BJP has a strong lead in Gujarat’s Manjulpur, and the contest in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia remains close.
Key Points
- Counting is underway for by-elections held on July 30 in three assembly seats in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.
- Prashant Kishor is leading in Bihar’s Bankipur with 13,500 votes, ahead of BJP’s Niraj Kumar and RJD’s Rekha Kumari.
- In Madhya Pradesh’s Datia, BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari led in the early rounds before Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh moved ahead in the fourth round.
- BJP candidate Satish Patel is leading by a large margin in Gujarat’s Manjulpur, making victory appear likely.
