Vijay’s Possible Campaign Entry Adds Buzz to Bankipur Bypoll

Brief By Newsbrief / 1:12 PM on 08 Jul 2026

Political excitement surrounding Bihar's Bankipur Assembly bypoll has intensified amid speculation that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay may campaign for Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor. While sources claim the two share a strong political association, neither Jan Suraaj nor Vijay has officially confirmed the proposed visit. The buzz has added a new dimension to the high-profile electoral contest.

Meanwhile, actor and Asansol MP Shatrughan Sinha has publicly backed Prashant Kishor, urging voters, especially the youth, to support him beyond caste, religion and party lines. On the electoral front, the BJP has fielded senior party leader Abhishek Kumar 'Banti', while the Rashtriya Janata Dal has nominated Rekha Gupta. With three major contenders in the fray, the Bankipur bypoll is shaping up to be one of Bihar's most closely watched political battles, as attention now turns to whether Vijay will actually join the campaign trail.

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