'Police powers misused': Prashant Kishor alleges voter intimidation in Bankipur bypoll

Prashant Kishor files EC complaint over Bankipur bypoll (Image/PTI)NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj founder and Bankipur bypoll candidate Prashant Kishor on Sunday alleged that police powers were misused during polling in the Bihar assembly by-election and claimed that voters were intimidated. He said his party has lodged complaints with the Election Commission and police observers.The allegations come after Kishor submitted a formal complaint to the Bihar Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), seeking an inquiry into the role of Patna SSP Kartikeya K Sharma and other police officials during polling in the Bankipur by-election.Speaking to reporters, Kishor said, "Police powers are being misused. The SSP tried to influence the polls and threaten voters. We have lodged complaints with the Election Commission a