The BJP on Tuesday named the youth wing leader as its candidate for the bypoll to the assembly constituency in Bihar, which fell vacant following the resignation of the party’s national president, Nitin Nabin.
The bypoll will be held on July 30, while counting of votes is scheduled for August 3. The last date for filing nominations is July 13.
Before filing his nomination papers, Sinha, popularly known as Bunty, offered prayers at the Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir in Krishnanagar and the Siddhidatri Jwala Temple.
He also sought the blessings of his parents before leaving for the nomination centre.
Expressing confidence over the NDA’s prospects in the bypoll, Sinha said there was “no competition” as BJP workers remained active on the ground throughout the year.
“We are poised to win the election. There is no competition. BJP workers work on the ground all through the year. Nabin did a lot of work in this region when he was MLA. I am very grateful to the BJP leadership for providing me this big opportunity,” he told reporters before filing his nomination in Patna.Senior NDA leaders, including JD(U) state president Umesh Kushwaha, LJP (RV) MP Shambhavi Choudhary, BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi and senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, were present during Sinha’s nomination.
Speaking after the nomination, Prasad said the NDA was united and confident of a decisive victory in the bypoll.
“The entire NDA is united. There is enthusiasm among our allies because, on behalf of the NDA, the BJP has honoured a worker as a candidate whose journey began right from the booth level,” he said.
Opposition RJD candidate Rekha Kumari is also expected to file her nomination today.
RJD candidate Rekha Kumari is also expected to file her nomination papers later in the day.
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor is also contesting the bypoll.
