Banti Reaffirms Commitment to BJP Ahead of Bankipur By‑Election

Patna, July 14 – Abhishek Kumar Banti, who withdrew his candidacy for the Bankipur assembly by‑poll, told IANS that his commitment to the Bharatiya Janata Party spans over a quarter of a century. Describing himself as a booth‑level worker, Banti vowed to mobilize supporters for NDA’s Neeraj Sinha and to uphold every responsibility assigned by the party hierarchy. He addressed lingering questions about a familial dispute, stressing he was a minor then and has since devoted 26 years to party service. Banti also referenced a meeting with BJP national president Nitin Naveen, who urged him to continue his grassroots efforts. The by‑election will be held on July 30, with results expected on August 3.