1986 Banka by-election

The 1986 Banka by-election was a significant electoral event held on June 15, 1986, in the Banka constituency of Bihar, India. This by-election was necessitated by the sudden passing of the incumbent Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, from the Janata Party, prompting a contest among various political factions. The primary contest was between candidates from the Indian National Congress and the Janata Dal, reflecting the shifting political landscape of the region during the mid-1980s. The by-election garnered attention due to its implications for state-level politics and was characterized by intense campaigning and voter mobilization efforts. Ultimately, the outcome shaped subsequent political dynamics in Bihar.