Ahead of the crucial Bankipur assembly by-election in Bihar, former Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) MP Nitish Kumar has made a significant move by issuing a special video message for the electorate. In his address, Nitish Kumar has formally appealed to the voters of the Bankipur constituency to cast their valuable votes in favor of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, Neeraj Kumar Sinha. Highlighting the importance of the upcoming polls, he stated that every single vote is vital for the continued progress and development of the state of Bihar.
Nitish Kumar Highlights Two Decades of Governance
In his video message, Nitish Kumar reflected on the long journey of his administration, noting that over the last 2 decades, his government has worked with complete honesty and dedication. He emphasized that the support, trust, and blessings of the people have been the foundation of their success. According to the former Chief Minister, the government has consistently focused on the principle of justice with good governance and has strived to bring development to every corner of the state, while he urged the people to recognize this track record of performance when they head to the polling booths.
Appeal for Neeraj Kumar Sinha
Directly addressing the voters, Nitish Kumar said, "To maintain this pace of development in Bihar and to fulfill the resolution of a developed Bihar, your every single vote is extremely important. " The Bankipur assembly seat is scheduled for polling on July 30. Both the ruling alliance and the opposition are putting in their full strength to secure a victory in this prestigious seat.
Nitin Navin Praises Candidate's Dedication
Adding weight to the campaign, Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Navin also appealed to the voters to support Neeraj Kumar Sinha. He described Sinha as a dedicated and grassroots worker of the party. Nitin Navin expressed his confidence in the candidate, stating that when NDA workers and supporters come out to vote on July 30, Neeraj Sinha's victory will set a new record. He highlighted Sinha's political journey, mentioning that he started as a simple BJP worker, served as a booth president, then as a mandal president, and has now risen to become the official candidate of the BJP and NDA alliance.
Election Schedule and Background
The Bankipur assembly seat became vacant after Nitin Navin, who had served as the MLA from this constituency for 5 consecutive terms, was elected to the Lok Sabha. This by-election is being viewed as a significant test of political strength in urban Bihar ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, while on July 2, the Election Commission of India had announced by-elections for 3 assembly seats across the country, including Bankipur in Bihar, Datia in Madhya Pradesh, and Manjalpur in Gujarat. Voting for all 3 seats will take place on July 30, and the counting of votes will be conducted on August 3 to declare the results.