The high-profile Bankipur Assembly constituency in Patna district is set for a keen triangular contest as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) gear up for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on November 6.

The BJP has once again placed its trust in sitting MLA and state Road Construction Minister, 45-year-old Nitin Nabin. He has represented the Bankipur seat since 2010.

Known for his strong organisational network and consistent electoral victories, Nabin is aiming for a fourth consecutive term from this BJP bastion, which has remained with the party for decades.

Challenging Nitin Nabin is Rekha Kumari, a recent entrant to the RJD after quitting the Congress, marking her debut contest under Lalu Prasad Yadav’s party banner. T

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