The Economic Times

Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor accuses Bihar Police of detaining supporters at BJP's behest

Prashant Kishor alleged Bihar Police detained his supporters before the Bankipur by-election. He accused the ruling BJP of using police to influence the crucial electoral contest. Kishor claimed over sixteen supporters were taken into custody without formal records. He stated the BJP feared defeat and devised a plan to hold supporters until voting concluded. Kishor vowed to pursue action against police officials after the bypoll.