A video circulating on social media has sparked political controversy ahead of the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar. The viral clip purportedly shows a man urinating on a wall where a Jan Suraaj poster featuring party founder Prashant Kishor is pasted.
According to claims being shared online, the man seen in the video is allegedly a supporter of the Jan Suraaj Party who had attended one of the party’s rallies. However, The News21 has not independently verified the authenticity of the video or the identity of the individual seen in it.
The video has gone viral at a time when the Bankipur by-election is drawing significant political attention. Prashant Kishor is contesting the seat, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has also fielded its candidate.
Bankipur has traditionally been considered a BJP stronghold, with the party having won the constituency in every Assembly election since 1995. The bypoll is expected to witness a closely watched contest as political parties intensify their campaigns.
Note: The report is based on a viral social media video. The authenticity of the video and the claims associated with it have not been independently verified.
Q1. Why is the Jan Suraaj viral video trending?
The video is being widely shared on social media as it purportedly shows a man alleged to be a Jan Suraaj supporter urinating next to a wall displaying a Prashant Kishor poster ahead of the Bankipur bypoll.
Q2. Has the authenticity of the viral video been verified?
No. The authenticity of the video and the identity of the individual seen in it have not been independently verified.
Q3. Why is the Bankipur bypoll significant?
The bypoll has attracted attention because Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor is contesting the seat, while the BJP has also fielded its candidate.
Q4. Who is contesting the Bankipur Assembly bypoll?
Prashant Kishor is contesting the election from the Jan Suraaj Party, while the BJP has also nominated its candidate.
Q5. Has any official statement been issued regarding the video?
As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding the video’s authenticity or the identity of the person seen in it.
