Bankipur Bypoll: Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) has suffered a major political setback days before the Bankipur assembly byelection as several prominent figures from the party joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday. BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi administered party membership to all the leaders.

Prof KC Sinha, a well-known name in Bihar's education sector and a mathematician, Bittu Singh, a former candidate from the Digha assembly constituency, and Gopal Singh, a former candidate from the Maner assembly constituency, were among the JSP leaders who switched sides amid the key bypoll.

Will Exodus Impact Bankipur Bypoll?

Political analysts believe that the departure of prominent Jan Suraaj leaders in the midst of the Bankipur byelection is a major setback for Prashant Kishor, who made his debut in electoral politics. At a time when the party is trying to demonstrate its political strength in the byelection against the ruling party, the exodus of senior leaders is being seen as a big blow.

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The joining of Prof. KC Sinha, Bittu Singh, and Gopal Singh to the BJP is considered politically significant ahead of the Bankipur assembly byelection. Prof. KC Sinha's academic credentials and popularity among students and teachers in the capital, Patna and surrounding areas could send a positive message to the BJP.

On the other hand, this development is being considered a major organisational blow for Jan Suraaj. The party is currently trying to strengthen its base in Bihar, but the frequent defection of key leaders could impact its strategy.

Prof KC Sinha: A Prominent Figure In The Education Sector

Prof. KC Sinha is a well-known name in the field of mathematics education not only in Bihar but across the country. He was born in Bhojpur district. After his primary education, he completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees, receiving gold medals in both examinations. He then became a mathematics professor at Patna Science College. Along with teaching for a long time, he also wrote on the subject. More than 70 of his books are extremely popular among students preparing for competitive exams and higher education. Millions of students in many states, including Bihar, study through his books.

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Prof KC Sinha Defeated In Assembly Election

Prof. KC Sinha joined Prashant Kishore's party just before the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The party nominated him for the Kumhrar Assembly seat in Patna.

However, he failed to win in a three-way contest. BJP candidate Sanjay Kumar won the election, while Congress's Indradeep Chandravanshi came in second. Prof. KC Sinha received 15,017 votes and finished third.