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Prashant Kishor Wins Bihar By-election, Sparks Political Debate
Prashant Kishor has won a by-election in Bankipur, Bihar, marking his first time becoming a lawmaker. The results have prompted reactions from various political figures. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claimed the results, alongside anger over the Ram Mandir and student protests, showed public dissatisfaction with the BJP. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated people are tired of the BJP, while Giriraj Singh advised against excessive celebration. The outcome is seen by some as a setback for the BJP and a potential game-changer in Bihar politics.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 5 · Right 5 n = 12
- Left (2): National Herald, Satya Hindi
- Centre (5 votes, 7 outlets): Amar Ujala, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Navbharat Times
- Right (5 votes, 7 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Firstpost · News18 Hindi (Network18 — 1 vote), Punjab Kesari, The Commune, Zee News (Hindi)
- International (1): BBC News