Counting for the 2026 assembly bypolls in Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur has begun, and early trends are already shaping the political conversation. The results are being closely watched because they involve three states and several high-profile contests, including Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor\u2019s electoral debut in Bihar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the opening trends, Prashant Kishor was seen leading in Bankipur, while the Bharatiya Janata Party was ahead in Manjalpur in Gujarat and Datia in Madhya Pradesh. The Election Commission\u2019s official results page also showed the same early pattern, with Prashant Kishor leading in Bankipur, BJP candidate Satendrabhai Patel, also known as Satish Patel, leading in Manjalpur, and BJP\u2019s Ashutosh Tiwari ahead in Datia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bankipur contest has drawn particular attention because it is being viewed as a test case for Jan Suraaj and for Prashant Kishor personally. His entry into direct electoral politics has made the seat one of the most closely followed in the bypoll round. The constituency saw a direct challenge from BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha, making the initial lead politically significant even before the final count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Gujarat\u2019s Manjalpur seat, the BJP\u2019s early edge reflects the party\u2019s strong position in the state, though results can still shift as counting progresses. The seat was watched closely because it went to a bypoll after the death of BJP MLA and former minister Yogesh Patel. Congress candidate Bhikhabhai Rabari was in the contest, but the early numbers pointed toward a comfortable start for the ruling party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Datia in Madhya Pradesh was also under the spotlight, with BJP\u2019s Ashutosh Tiwari and Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh in a closely watched face-off. Initial trends showed Tiwari ahead, suggesting that the BJP had gained an early advantage in the constituency. The seat became vacant after the disqualification of Rajendra Bharti, adding another layer of political importance to the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bypolls were held on July 30, and the counting process began on August 3 with security arrangements in place across the three centres. Though the bypolls are not expected to alter the overall balance of power in the states, they are still being treated as important signals ahead of future electoral battles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the day progresses, the final result could still bring changes depending on later rounds of counting. But in the opening phase, the story is clear: Prashant Kishor has made a strong start in Bankipur, while the BJP has taken early leads in both Manjalpur and Datia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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