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Bankipur Byelection Sees Only 4.6% Voter Turnout by 9 a.m.
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 11:58 AM
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In the Bankipur by‑poll, voter turnout was just 4.6% by 9 a.m., with counting slated for August 3. Opposition strategist Prashant Kishor alleged that police had collected supporters hours before polling began.
The Bankipur constituency in Patna district is holding a by‑poll to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of the sitting MLA. Early voting has begun, but the turnout remains alarmingly low. By 9 a.m. on election day, only 4.6% of registered voters had cast their ballots, according to election officials.
Opposition strategist Prashant Kishor has accused the police of pre‑polling interference, claiming that they had gathered supporters hours before voting was allowed to start.
The Election Commission has scheduled the vote count for August 3, and observers are monitoring the process closely to ensure a free and fair election.
Opposition strategist Prashant Kishor has accused the police of pre‑polling interference, claiming that they had gathered supporters hours before voting was allowed to start.
The Election Commission has scheduled the vote count for August 3, and observers are monitoring the process closely to ensure a free and fair election.