Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur by-election, securing the first-ever seat for his Jan Suraaj Party in the Bihar assembly. After the victory, Kishor said his party would not form an alliance with any other political party. The win marks a significant comeback for the political strategist, who had faced setbacks in recent electoral efforts. However, an opinion piece on NDTV noted that Kishor's ideological flexibility, which contributed to his success as a poll strategist, remains a political vulnerability. The piece also suggested that the victory ends his 'excuse' for previous failures. With this win, Jan Suraaj Party gains its maiden representation in the state legislature.