Patna, Bihar |: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially released its list of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Bankipur Assembly by-election 2026, signaling an aggressive campaign strategy to retain the prestigious seat. The list features several prominent national and state leaders, Union ministers, Members of Parliament, and popular public figures who will campaign for BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha.
The announcement was made on Tuesday (July 14, 2026), with the party placing its National President Nitin Navin at the top of the campaigners’ list. He will be joined by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi, senior party leaders, and well-known personalities from politics and entertainment.
Top BJP Leaders to Lead Campaign
According to the party’s campaign schedule, Nitin Navin will spearhead the election outreach, while Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will address multiple public meetings to mobilize voters in favor of the NDA candidate.
Other senior leaders included in the star campaigner list are:
- Vinod Tawde
- Deepak Prakash
- Nityanand Rai
- Giriraj Singh
- Radha Mohan Singh
- Sanjay Jaiswal
- Ravi Shankar Prasad
- Satish Chandra Dubey
- Raj Bhushan Choudhary
- Mangal Pandey
The party expects these leaders to strengthen its campaign across different sections of the electorate.
Popular Faces Join BJP’s Election Campaign
In an effort to broaden its appeal, the BJP has also included several popular public figures in its campaign team.
Among the most notable names are:
- Actor and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari
- Bhojpuri singer and actor Pawan Singh
- First-time MLA and renowned folk singer Maithili Thakur
The inclusion of these personalities is expected to attract younger voters and strengthen the party’s outreach among cultural and regional audiences.
Complete List Includes Senior Ministers and Party Leaders
The BJP’s list of campaigners also includes:
Dilip Jaiswal, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Vijay Kumar Sinha, Pramod Chandravanshi, Jivesh Kumar, Janak Ram, Ram Kripal Yadav, Mithilesh Tiwari, Kedar Prasad Gupta, Lakhendra Paswan, Sanjeev Chaurasia, Renu Devi, Shila Prajapati, Krishna Kumar, Sanjay Gupta, Ratnesh Kumar, Manoj Sharma, Sita Sahu, Reshmi Chandravanshi, Anand Mishra, Saroj Ranjan Patel, Balram Mandal, Sushma Sahu, and Roop Narayan Mehta.
These leaders will participate in rallies, public meetings, roadshows, and door-to-door campaigns across the constituency.
Former Candidate Abhishek Kumar Bunty Extends Full Support
Former BJP candidate Abhishek Kumar Bunty, who was initially nominated to contest from the Bankipur Assembly seat, has reaffirmed his commitment to the party after stepping aside from the race.
He announced that he would campaign extensively for Neeraj Kumar Sinha, stating that his primary objective is to ensure the BJP’s victory in the by-election.
Bunty said he would work as a dedicated party worker, campaign among voters, and fulfill every organizational responsibility assigned to him. He also appealed to the electorate to vote in large numbers for the NDA candidate, expressing confidence that the BJP would secure a decisive mandate in the constituency.
High-Stakes Electoral Contest
The Bankipur by-election has emerged as one of the most closely watched political contests in Bihar, with major political parties intensifying their campaigns ahead of polling. By deploying an extensive lineup of senior leaders, ministers, and celebrity campaigners, the BJP aims to consolidate its voter base and secure a comfortable victory for Neeraj Kumar Sinha.
The by-election is expected to witness an intense political battle, with campaign activities likely to gain momentum in the coming days as parties seek to influence undecided voters before polling day.
