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Bankipur By‑Election Sees Slow Start: Only 4% Votes Cast in First Two Hours
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 10:41 AM
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In the Bankipur by‑poll held on Thursday, voter turnout was sluggish, with just 4% of the electorate casting ballots in the first two hours.
The Bankipur constituency in Bihar went to the polls on Thursday for a by‑election triggered by the death of the sitting MP.
Election officials reported that in the first two hours of voting, only 4% of the registered voters had cast their ballots, indicating a slow start to the day.
The contest features BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha, JanSuraaj's Prashant Kishor, and RJD's Rehika Gupta, each vying for the seat.
Observers say the low early turnout could be due to weather conditions and voter fatigue, but the final results will be announced on August 3.
The election is part of a trio of by‑polls held across India, including seats in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
Election officials reported that in the first two hours of voting, only 4% of the registered voters had cast their ballots, indicating a slow start to the day.
The contest features BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha, JanSuraaj's Prashant Kishor, and RJD's Rehika Gupta, each vying for the seat.
Observers say the low early turnout could be due to weather conditions and voter fatigue, but the final results will be announced on August 3.
The election is part of a trio of by‑polls held across India, including seats in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.