The Economic Times

Bihar bypoll: Around 4.6% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in Bankipur assembly seat

Bankipur assembly bypoll saw low voter turnout in the initial hours. Prashant Kishor, a former strategist, is making his electoral debut here. The BJP has held this seat continuously since nineteen ninety-five. Senior leaders and ministers cast their votes early in the morning. Kishor alleged supporters were detained, claiming the BJP fears losing.