Counting of votes for the Bankipur assembly bypoll began on August 3, with the contest serving as a key test for Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, who is making his electoral debut. The bypoll was triggered by the resignation of BJP national president Nitin Nabin, who stepped down after being elected to the Rajya Sabha. The polling, held on July 30, recorded a voter turnout of 34.30%. Kishor, who entered the race after the seat fell vacant, has vowed to hand the BJP a crushing defeat and took a swipe at the party. Counting is also under way for bypolls in the Datia and Manjalpur constituencies. Results are expected later in the day.