In Bihar, the upcoming bypoll for the Bankipur assembly seat has drawn attention from two different angles. The seat, long considered a BJP stronghold, was vacated by party chief Nitin Nabin, who had won it several times.
All reports agree that the bypoll is taking place in Bankipur, Patna, and that it involves significant political activity. However, the coverage differs in focus.
The Hindu reports that political strategist Prashant Kishor has accused the BJP of engaging 'Jeevika Didis'—women members of a state government self-help group initiative—to mobilise voters. He alleges that the ruling party is misusing the scheme for electoral gains.
Meanwhile, NDTV focuses on the impact of young voters, particularly Gen Z, on the bypoll. It highlights that the seat was vacated by BJP chief Nitin Nabin and that the party is now facing a changing electorate. NDTV emphasizes the demographic shift and its potential effect on the election outcome.
These two reports offer complementary views: one highlighting alleged political tactics, the other spotlighting voter demographics. Together, they provide a fuller picture of the contest in Bankipur.