Bihar: Prashant Kishor Pulls Off Shock Win in BJP Stronghold | Above the Fold | Aug 3 2026

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Prashant Kishor wins big in Bihar's Bankipur Assembly by-election. In this episode, we unpack what this victory means for the BJP in a State it's historically held control of, and how this will change Bihar's political landscape going forward. We also bring you the latest from West Asia as Iran rules out direct negotiations with the U.S., the acquittal of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the wrestlers’ sexual harassment case, and the Supreme Court’s clarification on withdrawing FIRs against student protesters in the aftermath of the NEET protests. Above the Fold is The Hindu's daily news show, bringing you the day's biggest stories with clarity, depth and context. #bihar #bjp #indianpolitics 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Prashant Kishor wins Bankipur bypoll, hands BJP shock in key Bihar stronghold  07:27 Iran says currently no negotiations with U.S. 08:18 Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, aide Vinod Tomar acquitted 09:41 CJP protest: SC clarifies States can withdraw FIRs against students in acc

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