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Bypoll Results: Prashant Kishor Leads in Bankipur, Congress Wins Datia
In the Bankipur bypoll, Prashant Kishor held a slim lead in the initial rounds of counting. Meanwhile, in the Datia bypoll, Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh secured a significant lead of 12,607 votes, indicating a likely win. Following the Bankipur by-election results, Bihar's former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP has accused Prashant Kishor of winning the Bankipur seat based on 'rumours and lies'. Separately, Narendra Singh Tomar apologized to the Kushwaha community after the BJP's defeat in the Datia bypoll.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 6 · Right 2 n = 9
- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (6): Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Haribhoomi, Telangana Today, The New Indian Express, The Quint
- Right (2): India Today, The Pioneer