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Bankipur Bypoll: Clash Reported Between Jan Suraaj and BJP Supporters at Bankipur Polling Booths

Tensions were reported during polling for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar after a clash allegedly broke out between supporters of Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party and BJP supporters. The incident reportedly took place in the Kadam Kuan area of Patna near polling booths numbered 101 and 103. According to reports, supporters from both sides confronted each other, leading to a heated situation at the polling location. Police personnel reached the spot and intervened to control the situation and maintain order. Visuals from the area showed a crowd gathered during the incident, with authorities attempting to prevent further escalation. The clash occurred amid a high-profile electoral contest in Bankipur, where the BJP, Jan Suraaj Party, and RJD are engaged in a competitive three-way battle. Security arrangements have been strengthened across polling booths to ensure peaceful voting. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as polling continues in the constituency.

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