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Meta apologised for removing PM Modi’s Facebook video, but MPs demanded accountability and action against those responsible instead of just an apology.Chief minister DK Shivakumar inducted 20 ministers, taking the Cabinet to full strength, while urging disappointed Congress MLAs to remain patient after exclusions.Wrestler Vinesh Phogat said the women wrestlers will appeal against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s acquittal, alleging the system worked to protect him.The state approached the apex court, alleging Karnataka has not released its due share of Cauvery water despite adequate reservoir storage.FSSAI initiated action against several liquor manufacturers, including makers of Old Monk and McDowell’s, over alleged misleading labelling and use of non-permitted flavouring practices.Here are top five news stories Meta apologises over PM Modi’s video removal, MPs seek accountabilityMeta apologised before Parliament’s IT panel for mistakenly removing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook video, but MPs demanded accountability instead of just an apology. Members also questioned the company over objectionable content, legal compliance and platform moderation. The meeting came after the Centre criticised Meta’s explanation for the temporary removal of Modi’s video on action against paper leaks. Read full story Watch Three Bypolls: From Prashant Kishor’s Make-or-Break to BJP’S Bastion, What’s At Stake?Karnataka Cabinet expanded to full strength; 20 ministers sworn inChief minister DK Shivakumar inducted 20 ministers, taking the Karnataka Cabinet to its full sanctioned strength of 34. The expansion triggered resignations by two Congress MLAs who were left out. Shivakumar appealed for patience, saying opportunities would come for everyone. The Congress high command also approved appointments to key Assembly and Legislative Council posts. Read full storyVinesh Phogat to appeal Brij Bhushan acquittal, alleges system protected himVinesh Phogat said the women wrestlers would appeal against the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, alleging that the government and state machinery protected him throughout the case. Singh welcomed the verdict, calling it honourable. The Delhi court acquitted Singh and former WFI official Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case. Read full storyTamil Nadu moves SC over Cauvery water release, seeks larger shareTamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court, alleging Karnataka released less Cauvery water than its entitlement despite sufficient reservoir levels. The state challenged the CWRC allocation and sought directions for timely release. The petition was filed on chief minister Vijay’s instructions amid renewed tensions over water sharing during the monsoon. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRead full storyFSSAI cracks down on liquor brands over misleading labels, flavour claimsFSSAI launched enforcement action against several liquor manufacturers, including makers of Old Monk, McDowell’s and Bagpiper, alleging misleading labelling, age claims and non-permitted flavouring practices. The regulator said some products were wrongly marketed as standard rum or whisky despite being made largely from neutral spirit, and prohibited the sale of specific variants. Read full storyGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?JPSC Protest Escalates: Devendra Mahato Begins Hunger Strike, Demands Exam Cancellation & CBI ProbeThree Bypolls: From Prashant Kishor’s Make-or-Break to BJP’S Bastion, What’s At Stake?Delhi Police To Not Register Case Against Minor Who Abused PM Modi, Say Sources123PhotostoriesWhy eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? 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Meta apologised for removing PM Modi’s Facebook video, but MPs demanded accountability and action against those responsible instead of just an apology.Chief minister DK Shivakumar inducted 20 ministers, taking the Cabinet to full strength, while urging disappointed Congress MLAs to remain patient after exclusions.Wrestler Vinesh Phogat said the women wrestlers will appeal against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s acquittal, alleging the system worked to protect him.The state approached the apex court, alleging Karnataka has not released its due share of Cauvery water despite adequate reservoir storage.FSSAI initiated action against several liquor manufacturers, including makers of Old Monk and McDowell’s, over alleged misleading labelling and use of non-permitted flavouring practices.Here are top five news stories Meta apologises over PM Modi’s video removal, MPs seek accountabilityMeta apologised before Parliament’s IT panel for mistakenly removing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook video, but MPs demanded accountability instead of just an apology. Members also questioned the company over objectionable content, legal compliance and platform moderation. The meeting came after the Centre criticised Meta’s explanation for the temporary removal of Modi’s video on action against paper leaks. Read full story Watch Three Bypolls: From Prashant Kishor’s Make-or-Break to BJP’S Bastion, What’s At Stake?Karnataka Cabinet expanded to full strength; 20 ministers sworn inChief minister DK Shivakumar inducted 20 ministers, taking the Karnataka Cabinet to its full sanctioned strength of 34. The expansion triggered resignations by two Congress MLAs who were left out. Shivakumar appealed for patience, saying opportunities would come for everyone. The Congress high command also approved appointments to key Assembly and Legislative Council posts. Read full storyVinesh Phogat to appeal Brij Bhushan acquittal, alleges system protected himVinesh Phogat said the women wrestlers would appeal against the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, alleging that the government and state machinery protected him throughout the case. Singh welcomed the verdict, calling it honourable. The Delhi court acquitted Singh and former WFI official Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case. Read full storyTamil Nadu moves SC over Cauvery water release, seeks larger shareTamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court, alleging Karnataka released less Cauvery water than its entitlement despite sufficient reservoir levels. The state challenged the CWRC allocation and sought directions for timely release. The petition was filed on chief minister Vijay’s instructions amid renewed tensions over water sharing during the monsoon. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRead full storyFSSAI cracks down on liquor brands over misleading labels, flavour claimsFSSAI launched enforcement action against several liquor manufacturers, including makers of Old Monk, McDowell’s and Bagpiper, alleging misleading labelling, age claims and non-permitted flavouring practices. The regulator said some products were wrongly marketed as standard rum or whisky despite being made largely from neutral spirit, and prohibited the sale of specific variants. Read full storyGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?JPSC Protest Escalates: Devendra Mahato Begins Hunger Strike, Demands Exam Cancellation & CBI ProbeThree Bypolls: From Prashant Kishor’s Make-or-Break to BJP’S Bastion, What’s At Stake?Delhi Police To Not Register Case Against Minor Who Abused PM Modi, Say Sources123PhotostoriesWhy eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? These 7 simple rules can bring you and your partner closer than ever8 Montessori principles every parent should follow to raise confident and independent childrenMost people skip leg day, but doctors say it could be one of the smartest things you do for your heart, bones, blood sugar, and longevityAncient India’s forgotten fashion: What women wore in the era of Lord Rama8 foods served on Japan’s famous bullet trainsWomen who stay calm even when life falls apart often use these 7 simple phrases, according to psychologyWhy is there always a chair in hotel rooms? The hidden reason most guests never noticeOptical illusion brain teaser: Only the top 1% of people can spot the second ‘Hidden tiger’123Hot PicksBypoll resultsPM ModiBankipur bypoll resultCET CAP Round 1 allotmentRBI FD rulePrashant KishorKarnataka cabinet expansionAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingNew Karnataka Cabinet ListJoe BradyBrittany MahomesGhaziabad Psychiatrist SuicideJeM Operative GirlfriendRuchika SharmaHamim Mondal ArrestWomen Wrestlers Sexual Harassment CaseBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh


Three Bypolls: From Prashant Kishor's Make-or-Break to BJP'S Bastion, What's At Stake?

  • Meta apologised for removing PM Modi’s Facebook video, but MPs demanded accountability and action against those responsible instead of just an apology.
  • Chief minister DK Shivakumar inducted 20 ministers, taking the Cabinet to full strength, while urging disappointed Congress MLAs to remain patient after exclusions.
  • Wrestler Vinesh Phogat said the women wrestlers will appeal against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s acquittal, alleging the system worked to protect him.
  • The state approached the apex court, alleging Karnataka has not released its due share of Cauvery water despite adequate reservoir storage.
  • FSSAI initiated action against several liquor manufacturers, including makers of Old Monk and McDowell’s, over alleged misleading labelling and use of non-permitted flavouring practices.

Here are top five news stories

Meta apologises over PM Modi’s video removal, MPs seek accountability

Meta apologised before Parliament’s IT panel for mistakenly removing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook video, but MPs demanded accountability instead of just an apology. Members also questioned the company over objectionable content, legal compliance and platform moderation. The meeting came after the Centre criticised Meta’s explanation for the temporary removal of Modi’s video on action against paper leaks. Read full story

Karnataka Cabinet expanded to full strength; 20 ministers sworn in

Chief minister DK Shivakumar inducted 20 ministers, taking the Karnataka Cabinet to its full sanctioned strength of 34. The expansion triggered resignations by two Congress MLAs who were left out. Shivakumar appealed for patience, saying opportunities would come for everyone. The Congress high command also approved appointments to key Assembly and Legislative Council posts. Read full story

Vinesh Phogat to appeal Brij Bhushan acquittal, alleges system protected him

Vinesh Phogat said the women wrestlers would appeal against the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, alleging that the government and state machinery protected him throughout the case. Singh welcomed the verdict, calling it honourable. The Delhi court acquitted Singh and former WFI official Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case. Read full story

Tamil Nadu moves SC over Cauvery water release, seeks larger share

Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court, alleging Karnataka released less Cauvery water than its entitlement despite sufficient reservoir levels. The state challenged the CWRC allocation and sought directions for timely release. The petition was filed on chief minister Vijay’s instructions amid renewed tensions over water sharing during the monsoon.

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Protests were held in various cities of Gujarat seeking the resignation of then education minister Dhrmendra Pradhan (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The Gujarat government has directed the state police to withdraw all criminal cases registered against students, youths and others who took part in recent protests over the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leak, officials said on Monday.With this, Gujarat has become the latest BJP-ruled state to withdraw FIRs against NEET protesters. Similar decisions have already been taken by the BJP governments in Assam, Bihar, Delhi and Maharashtra.In a July 31 letter to the state’s Director General of Police GS Malik, the Gujarat home department cited the Supreme Court’s July 28 judgment restraining police from taking coercive action against minor student protesters and directed the immediate withdrawal of all existing cases.The department instructed the police not to initiate any adverse legal or penal action against individuals who participated in the protests in the state. It further directed that if any FIRs or criminal cases had already been registered against protesters, the legal process for their withdrawal should be completed immediately.The communication, however, did not specify how many FIRs or criminal cases would be withdrawn.Protests were held in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad and several other cities in support of demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar against alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination.The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), an online satirical outfit that had been leading an indefinite sit-in at Jantar Mantar since June 21, called off its protest on July 25 following the resignation of then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesBesides seeking Pradhan’s resignation, the CJP had demanded that no action be taken against its members or any NEET protesters across the country.The CJP has repeatedly warned that it would resume its agitation if the FIRs are not withdrawn.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court also clarified on Monday that the expression “criminal antecedents” in its July 28 order on releasing student protesters referred only to those involved in grave and heinous offences, and said states could close or withdraw FIRs against the remaining students in accordance with law.(With PTI inputs)Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Protests were held in various cities of Gujarat seeking the resignation of then education minister Dhrmendra Pradhan (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The Gujarat government has directed the state police to withdraw all criminal cases registered against students, youths and others who took part in recent protests over the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leak, officials said on Monday.With this, Gujarat has become the latest BJP-ruled state to withdraw FIRs against NEET protesters. Similar decisions have already been taken by the BJP governments in Assam, Bihar, Delhi and Maharashtra.In a July 31 letter to the state’s Director General of Police GS Malik, the Gujarat home department cited the Supreme Court’s July 28 judgment restraining police from taking coercive action against minor student protesters and directed the immediate withdrawal of all existing cases.The department instructed the police not to initiate any adverse legal or penal action against individuals who participated in the protests in the state. It further directed that if any FIRs or criminal cases had already been registered against protesters, the legal process for their withdrawal should be completed immediately.The communication, however, did not specify how many FIRs or criminal cases would be withdrawn.Protests were held in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad and several other cities in support of demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar against alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination.The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), an online satirical outfit that had been leading an indefinite sit-in at Jantar Mantar since June 21, called off its protest on July 25 following the resignation of then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesBesides seeking Pradhan’s resignation, the CJP had demanded that no action be taken against its members or any NEET protesters across the country.The CJP has repeatedly warned that it would resume its agitation if the FIRs are not withdrawn.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court also clarified on Monday that the expression “criminal antecedents” in its July 28 order on releasing student protesters referred only to those involved in grave and heinous offences, and said states could close or withdraw FIRs against the remaining students in accordance with law.(With PTI inputs)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor has finally found a seat for his “school bag” in Bihar. The election strategist-turned-politician has flipped the Bankipur assembly seat, an unassailable bastion of the BJP for the last 30 years. Before today’s shock defeat, the BJP had registered 8 consecutive victories in Bankipur since 1995, when it won the seat for the first time.By-election in Bankipur was necessitated after Nitin Nabin resigned as BJP MLA from the seat in April after his election to Rajya Sabha. This followed Nitin Nabin’s elevation as BJP national president in January this year.To gauge the enormity of Prashant Kishor’s victory, look at these facts:BJP has held Bankipur assembly seat from 1995 (Till 2005, the seat was known as Patna West)BJP chief Nitin Nabin won from the Bankipur assembly seat four times in a row Nitin Nabin won from Bankipur for first time in 2010 with a margin of 56%From 1995 to 2010, the seat (known as Patna West) was represented by Navin Kishore Prasad Sinha (Nitin Nabin’s father)Father-son duo has won the seat 8 consecutive times For PK, as Prashant Kishor is popularly known, contesting the Bankipur byelection was a huge political gamble. PK, who made a high-pitched entry into Bihar politics with a padyatra spanning months ahead of the 2025 assembly elections, cut a sorry figure when his Jan Suraj Party failed to win even one seat less than a year ago. Such dismal was his first electoral show that JSP lost deposit in 236 of the 238 seats it contested. Prashant Kishor did not contest the election himself and instead led a high-voltage campaign for his party across the state.Little wonder his decision to contest the Bankipur bypoll was fraught with the danger of becoming a make-or-break political move. But the gamble has paid off and Prashant Kishor with his debut win has propelled into the centrestage of Bihar politics.‘Bankipur’s message to BJP central leadership’Prashant Kishor polled over 64,151 votes and won the key electoral battle by a margin of 19,324 votes over BJP’s Neeraj Kumar. Prashant Kishor’s resounding success, nine months after his party’s humiliating defeat, marks a remarkable turnaround.And making the most of his victory, Prashant Kishor immediately trained his guns at Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary.”This is the victory of the people of Bankipur. As we stated during the election campaign, this was not just an election to choose an MLA. It was an attempt by the people of Bihar to send a message to the BJP’s central leadership that they should appoint a good person as the chief minister of Bihar. They do not want a person with a criminal background or questionable conduct, character, or reputation to lead Bihar. They want a good chief minister who can improve education, create employment opportunities for the youth, and ensure that the children of Bihar do not have to migrate elsewhere for work,” Kishor told reporters as his supporters celebrated his maiden electoral victory.Prashant Kishor’s use of his victory to target Samrat Choudhary did not come as a surprise. Ksihor been unrelenting in his attacks against the BJP leader ever since the election strategist became a full-time politician. He has targeted Samrat Choudhary over the chief minister’s educational qualification and his alleged criminal past.Kishor’s development pitch or disappointment against BJP?The Jan Suraaj chief also called upon the BJP’s central leadership to focus on governance ahead of the next Lok Sabha elections, stating, “Before the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Modi, the BJP, and Amit Shah should focus on improving Bihar, creating jobs for its youth, and stopping migration. That is our only objective. We do not want to become MLAs merely to award contracts. Our sole objective is the development of Bihar.”These are the very themes on which Prashant Kishor fought the 2025 assembly elections and lost. Clearly, while he keeps focus on these issues, his victory in bankipur may less be about endorsement of his development focus and more about people’s disappointment with the BJP. The result is also perhaps a fallout of the students’ agitation against NEET-UG paper leak, which saw huge protests in Bihar. In Siwan, a police constable was suspended after a video purportedly showing him using an AK-47 rifle during a student protest on July 25 went viral on social media.Leader of opposition in Bihar assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, slammed Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary for the incident. He posted a video of the purported incident on X and, along with it, said, “During the protest in Siwan, police resorted to direct firing with an AK-47 on students. When a criminal becomes chief minister, then police fire bullets at innocent students.”‘Verdict by Bihar’s youth against BJP’CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya in his message to Prashant Kishor described his victory as a significant verdict by Bihar’s youth against the BJP-led state government.In a post on X, Bhattacharya termed Kishor’s victory a “well-earned debut victory” and said the bypoll result reflected public anger against the ruling dispensation.”Congratulations to Prashant Kishor on his well-earned debut victory in Bankipur bypoll. Kudos to the youth of Bihar for delivering such a telling blow to the supremely arrogant, incompetent and tyrannical BJP government of Bihar,” he said.Shock verdict for BJPThe BJP was quick to accept the verdict of the people. State BJP president Sanjay Saraogi said in a statement, “We bow before the will of the people. We shall draw lessons from the debacle, unlike our opponents who tend to blame every electoral loss of theirs on EVMs and the Election Commission”.But for the BJP, this defeat comes as an embarrassment for both its national president Nitin Nabin and the party’s first chief minister in the state Samrat Choudhary. Bankipur seat was literally a personal fiefdom of Nitin Nabin’s family which represented the constituency for 30 long years. A defeat in the backyard will surely embarrass the BJP chief.For Samrat Choudhary, this was the first electoral test of his government which was formed after the BJP took over the reins of the state from JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar. It was Nitish Kumar who had led the NDA to an emphatic triumph in the 2025 assembly elections. And the BJP would have hoped that Samrat Choudhary would have given it a winning start. But that was not to be.Lalu’s RJD pushed to fringesThe Bankipur bypoll result also has a worrying message for the main opposition party RJD. Tejashwi Yadav’s party seems to have learnt no lessons from the 2025 electoral drubbing. The party which has been reduced to 25 seats in the assembly did little to show intent on the ground. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIts candidate Rekha Kumari polled just 14,273 votes. This was over 32,000 votes less than the figure of 46,363, which she had polled in the 2025 assembly elections as the runnerup in the seat. Ironically, for the greater part of the campaign, RJD’s star campaigner Tejashwi Yadav was missing in action.Time to pause, reviewIt may not be prudent to overexaggerate the outcome of one bypoll. The result of one seat, even though high-profile, may not be indicative of any larger trend. But for the BJP and the RJD to brush aside the defeat as a one-off setback would be doing harm to their cause. The BJP should remember that it rules Bihar but is still dependent on its allies for survival. The RJD, meanwhile, remains the main opposition party but seems to have lost the plot to factionalism and family feuds after its dismal 2025 show. Both need to pause and review what went wrong in Bankipur. MLA Prashant Kishor, on the other hand, will perhaps be now preparing for another bout with his political bete noir Samrat Choudhary – this time on the floor of Bihar assembly.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor has finally found a seat for his “school bag” in Bihar. The election strategist-turned-politician has flipped the Bankipur assembly seat, an unassailable bastion of the BJP for the last 30 years. Before today’s shock defeat, the BJP had registered 8 consecutive victories in Bankipur since 1995, when it won the seat for the first time.By-election in Bankipur was necessitated after Nitin Nabin resigned as BJP MLA from the seat in April after his election to Rajya Sabha. This followed Nitin Nabin’s elevation as BJP national president in January this year.To gauge the enormity of Prashant Kishor’s victory, look at these facts:BJP has held Bankipur assembly seat from 1995 (Till 2005, the seat was known as Patna West)BJP chief Nitin Nabin won from the Bankipur assembly seat four times in a row Nitin Nabin won from Bankipur for first time in 2010 with a margin of 56%From 1995 to 2010, the seat (known as Patna West) was represented by Navin Kishore Prasad Sinha (Nitin Nabin’s father)Father-son duo has won the seat 8 consecutive times For PK, as Prashant Kishor is popularly known, contesting the Bankipur byelection was a huge political gamble. PK, who made a high-pitched entry into Bihar politics with a padyatra spanning months ahead of the 2025 assembly elections, cut a sorry figure when his Jan Suraj Party failed to win even one seat less than a year ago. Such dismal was his first electoral show that JSP lost deposit in 236 of the 238 seats it contested. Prashant Kishor did not contest the election himself and instead led a high-voltage campaign for his party across the state.Little wonder his decision to contest the Bankipur bypoll was fraught with the danger of becoming a make-or-break political move. But the gamble has paid off and Prashant Kishor with his debut win has propelled into the centrestage of Bihar politics.‘Bankipur’s message to BJP central leadership’Prashant Kishor polled over 64,151 votes and won the key electoral battle by a margin of 19,324 votes over BJP’s Neeraj Kumar. Prashant Kishor’s resounding success, nine months after his party’s humiliating defeat, marks a remarkable turnaround.And making the most of his victory, Prashant Kishor immediately trained his guns at Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary.”This is the victory of the people of Bankipur. As we stated during the election campaign, this was not just an election to choose an MLA. It was an attempt by the people of Bihar to send a message to the BJP’s central leadership that they should appoint a good person as the chief minister of Bihar. They do not want a person with a criminal background or questionable conduct, character, or reputation to lead Bihar. They want a good chief minister who can improve education, create employment opportunities for the youth, and ensure that the children of Bihar do not have to migrate elsewhere for work,” Kishor told reporters as his supporters celebrated his maiden electoral victory.Prashant Kishor’s use of his victory to target Samrat Choudhary did not come as a surprise. Ksihor been unrelenting in his attacks against the BJP leader ever since the election strategist became a full-time politician. He has targeted Samrat Choudhary over the chief minister’s educational qualification and his alleged criminal past.Kishor’s development pitch or disappointment against BJP?The Jan Suraaj chief also called upon the BJP’s central leadership to focus on governance ahead of the next Lok Sabha elections, stating, “Before the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Modi, the BJP, and Amit Shah should focus on improving Bihar, creating jobs for its youth, and stopping migration. That is our only objective. We do not want to become MLAs merely to award contracts. Our sole objective is the development of Bihar.”These are the very themes on which Prashant Kishor fought the 2025 assembly elections and lost. Clearly, while he keeps focus on these issues, his victory in bankipur may less be about endorsement of his development focus and more about people’s disappointment with the BJP. The result is also perhaps a fallout of the students’ agitation against NEET-UG paper leak, which saw huge protests in Bihar. In Siwan, a police constable was suspended after a video purportedly showing him using an AK-47 rifle during a student protest on July 25 went viral on social media.Leader of opposition in Bihar assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, slammed Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary for the incident. He posted a video of the purported incident on X and, along with it, said, “During the protest in Siwan, police resorted to direct firing with an AK-47 on students. When a criminal becomes chief minister, then police fire bullets at innocent students.”‘Verdict by Bihar’s youth against BJP’CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya in his message to Prashant Kishor described his victory as a significant verdict by Bihar’s youth against the BJP-led state government.In a post on X, Bhattacharya termed Kishor’s victory a “well-earned debut victory” and said the bypoll result reflected public anger against the ruling dispensation.”Congratulations to Prashant Kishor on his well-earned debut victory in Bankipur bypoll. Kudos to the youth of Bihar for delivering such a telling blow to the supremely arrogant, incompetent and tyrannical BJP government of Bihar,” he said.Shock verdict for BJPThe BJP was quick to accept the verdict of the people. State BJP president Sanjay Saraogi said in a statement, “We bow before the will of the people. We shall draw lessons from the debacle, unlike our opponents who tend to blame every electoral loss of theirs on EVMs and the Election Commission”.But for the BJP, this defeat comes as an embarrassment for both its national president Nitin Nabin and the party’s first chief minister in the state Samrat Choudhary. Bankipur seat was literally a personal fiefdom of Nitin Nabin’s family which represented the constituency for 30 long years. A defeat in the backyard will surely embarrass the BJP chief.For Samrat Choudhary, this was the first electoral test of his government which was formed after the BJP took over the reins of the state from JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar. It was Nitish Kumar who had led the NDA to an emphatic triumph in the 2025 assembly elections. And the BJP would have hoped that Samrat Choudhary would have given it a winning start. But that was not to be.Lalu’s RJD pushed to fringesThe Bankipur bypoll result also has a worrying message for the main opposition party RJD. Tejashwi Yadav’s party seems to have learnt no lessons from the 2025 electoral drubbing. The party which has been reduced to 25 seats in the assembly did little to show intent on the ground. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIts candidate Rekha Kumari polled just 14,273 votes. This was over 32,000 votes less than the figure of 46,363, which she had polled in the 2025 assembly elections as the runnerup in the seat. Ironically, for the greater part of the campaign, RJD’s star campaigner Tejashwi Yadav was missing in action.Time to pause, reviewIt may not be prudent to overexaggerate the outcome of one bypoll. The result of one seat, even though high-profile, may not be indicative of any larger trend. But for the BJP and the RJD to brush aside the defeat as a one-off setback would be doing harm to their cause. The BJP should remember that it rules Bihar but is still dependent on its allies for survival. The RJD, meanwhile, remains the main opposition party but seems to have lost the plot to factionalism and family feuds after its dismal 2025 show. Both need to pause and review what went wrong in Bankipur. MLA Prashant Kishor, on the other hand, will perhaps be now preparing for another bout with his political bete noir Samrat Choudhary – this time on the floor of Bihar assembly.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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“Ethanol policy is flawed”: Arvind Kejriwal on planned march to PM’s residence Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that he will march to the Prime Minister’s residence on Tuesday to personally hand over a petition signed by over 2.33 lakh people against what he termed a “flawed” ethanol policy.Addressing the media, Kejriwal said, “A few days ago, we launched an online petition addressed to the Prime Minister, and approximately 2,33,238 people signed it within just a short period. Tomorrow at 12:00 PM, I will set out from my office with a group of a hundred people to head towards the Prime Minister’s residence. We want to hand over this petition to him personally and discuss why the ethanol policy is flawed.” Watch India’s E20 Fuel Debate Explained: Facts, Myths & The Road to E100Earlier on Saturday, addressing a townhall programme outside the Constitution Club in New Delhi, Kejriwal said, “Earlier, I asked you to sign a petition addressed to the Prime Minister. More than 2,00,000 people have signed it online, and I have taken printouts of those signatures. On Tuesday, the 4th, at 12:00 PM, I will personally go to the Prime Minister’s residence to hand over the petition.”Kejriwal further said that there is no need for a larger turnout, but those who are not scared of police action would be taken.”There is no need for everyone to come along. I will take 100 people with me who are not afraid of police batons. I will take 100 people with me who are not afraid of going to jail. Those who wish to join should write to me, tag me and send me a message. We will take 100 people with us, march toward the Prime Minister’s residence, and then see what happens,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe march would be the latest escalation in AAP’s campaign against the Centre’s E20 fuel policy. During the programme, Kejriwal put forward three demands on the issue to the Centre: there should be an option for E20 and pure petrol at petrol pumps, E20 should be cheaper than pure petrol, and the price of petrol should be less than 84 rupees/litre.He also urged people to halt their purchase of vehicles until vehicles compatible with E100 are manufactured in the country. I appeal to the people of my country to stop buying petrol and diesel vehicles. Until E100 vehicles start being manufactured in the country, do not buy a vehicle. This government will ruin you,” he said on X.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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“Ethanol policy is flawed”: Arvind Kejriwal on planned march to PM’s residence Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that he will march to the Prime Minister’s residence on Tuesday to personally hand over a petition signed by over 2.33 lakh people against what he termed a “flawed” ethanol policy.Addressing the media, Kejriwal said, “A few days ago, we launched an online petition addressed to the Prime Minister, and approximately 2,33,238 people signed it within just a short period. Tomorrow at 12:00 PM, I will set out from my office with a group of a hundred people to head towards the Prime Minister’s residence. We want to hand over this petition to him personally and discuss why the ethanol policy is flawed.” Watch India’s E20 Fuel Debate Explained: Facts, Myths & The Road to E100Earlier on Saturday, addressing a townhall programme outside the Constitution Club in New Delhi, Kejriwal said, “Earlier, I asked you to sign a petition addressed to the Prime Minister. More than 2,00,000 people have signed it online, and I have taken printouts of those signatures. On Tuesday, the 4th, at 12:00 PM, I will personally go to the Prime Minister’s residence to hand over the petition.”Kejriwal further said that there is no need for a larger turnout, but those who are not scared of police action would be taken.”There is no need for everyone to come along. I will take 100 people with me who are not afraid of police batons. I will take 100 people with me who are not afraid of going to jail. Those who wish to join should write to me, tag me and send me a message. We will take 100 people with us, march toward the Prime Minister’s residence, and then see what happens,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe march would be the latest escalation in AAP’s campaign against the Centre’s E20 fuel policy. During the programme, Kejriwal put forward three demands on the issue to the Centre: there should be an option for E20 and pure petrol at petrol pumps, E20 should be cheaper than pure petrol, and the price of petrol should be less than 84 rupees/litre.He also urged people to halt their purchase of vehicles until vehicles compatible with E100 are manufactured in the country. I appeal to the people of my country to stop buying petrol and diesel vehicles. Until E100 vehicles start being manufactured in the country, do not buy a vehicle. This government will ruin you,” he said on X.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Representative image NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that it wants to place on record the process and safeguards adopted right from the printing of the NEET question paper to its distribution among students.Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta informed a bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe that the government would explain the methodology and place it on record through an affidavit. Mehta sought time for hearing on Thursday or Friday.The bench replied that it would also like to know the process and posted a batch of pleas seeking additional safeguards for NEET question papers for hearing on Thursday.During an earlier hearing on June 24 too, the Supreme Court had said it would “closely monitor” the steps taken to curb future NEET examination paper leaks.The top court was then hearing a batch of petitions, including one filed by the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA). It told Mehta that the government should indicate the steps taken towards ensuring transparency, implementing the recommendations of the Radhakrishnan Committee and following the IIT model.”Students’ futures can’t be jeopardised. We are going beyond the Radhakrishnan Committee. I assure you that the government is walking 10 extra miles. I can assure you everything is being supervised at the highest level,” the ASG had submitted at the time.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesOn May 12, the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET-UG examination held on May 3 amid allegations of a paper leak. The retest was conducted on June 21.The paper leak allegations are being investigated by the CBI.After allegations of NEET-UG question paper leaks in 2024, the Supreme Court had refused to cancel the medical entrance test but issued various directions aimed at preventing paper leaks and laid down criteria for cancelling public examinations.Following the 2024 leak, the ministry of education had constituted a seven-member committee headed by former Isro chief K Radhakrishnan to recommend reforms in the examination process, improvement in data security protocols, and the structure and functioning of the NTA.(With PTI inputs)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?JPSC Protest Escalates: Devendra Mahato Begins Hunger Strike, Demands Exam Cancellation & CBI ProbeThree Bypolls: From Prashant Kishor’s Make-or-Break to BJP’S Bastion, What’s At Stake?Delhi Police To Not Register Case Against Minor Who Abused PM Modi, Say Sources123PhotostoriesExclusive – From reacting to her bullying allegations against Gaurav Khanna to working with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2; Shagun Sharma gets candid about KKK 15Why eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? 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Representative image NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that it wants to place on record the process and safeguards adopted right from the printing of the NEET question paper to its distribution among students.Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta informed a bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe that the government would explain the methodology and place it on record through an affidavit. Mehta sought time for hearing on Thursday or Friday.The bench replied that it would also like to know the process and posted a batch of pleas seeking additional safeguards for NEET question papers for hearing on Thursday.During an earlier hearing on June 24 too, the Supreme Court had said it would “closely monitor” the steps taken to curb future NEET examination paper leaks.The top court was then hearing a batch of petitions, including one filed by the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA). It told Mehta that the government should indicate the steps taken towards ensuring transparency, implementing the recommendations of the Radhakrishnan Committee and following the IIT model.”Students’ futures can’t be jeopardised. We are going beyond the Radhakrishnan Committee. I assure you that the government is walking 10 extra miles. I can assure you everything is being supervised at the highest level,” the ASG had submitted at the time.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesOn May 12, the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET-UG examination held on May 3 amid allegations of a paper leak. The retest was conducted on June 21.The paper leak allegations are being investigated by the CBI.After allegations of NEET-UG question paper leaks in 2024, the Supreme Court had refused to cancel the medical entrance test but issued various directions aimed at preventing paper leaks and laid down criteria for cancelling public examinations.Following the 2024 leak, the ministry of education had constituted a seven-member committee headed by former Isro chief K Radhakrishnan to recommend reforms in the examination process, improvement in data security protocols, and the structure and functioning of the NTA.(With PTI inputs)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. 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