Patna, July 13 -- Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha, and Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) candidate Veena Manavi filed their nomination papers on Monday for the Bankipur Assembly by-election.
Monday was the last day for filing nominations for the by-election, necessitated by the resignation of BJP President Nitin Nabin following his election to the Rajya Sabha.
The nomination process witnessed a major political show of strength by both the BJP and Jan Suraaj.
Ahead of Neeraj Kumar Sinha's nomination, the BJP organised a roadshow to showcase its strength. Senior NDA leaders accompanied the BJP candidate on a campaign vehicle during the procession.
Present during Neeraj Kumar Sinha's nominat...