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Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj, detained during hunger strike over BPSC exam irregularities. Learn about the ongoing protests and Kishor’s demands for justice.
Prashant Kishor Detained Amidst Hunger Strike for BPSC Exam Justice
In a dramatic turn of events, Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraaj, was detained by Bihar Police on Monday morning while on an indefinite hunger strike at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Kishor’s fast unto death began on Thursday, sparked by allegations of irregularities in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination held on December 13.
Protests Against BPSC Exam Irregularities
The controversy surrounding the BPSC exam has been gaining momentum, with protesters demanding the cancellation of the integrated 70th combined (preliminary) competitive test. Kishor’s hunger strike was a powerful statement against the perceived injustices faced by the students. He emphasized that the government’s decision to conduct a re-examination was an acknowledgment of the errors that had occurred.
Calls for Political Support
“The chief minister (Nitish Kumar) should meet the students regarding their demands; this is in the interest of the state,” Kishor told ANI on Sunday. He also called for support from prominent political figures, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav, to join the cause for the cancellation of the BPSC exam.
Intensified Protests and Demands for Justice
Kishor’s detention has intensified the protests, with many rallying behind his cause. The situation underscores the critical need for transparency and fairness in the examination process to ensure that students’ futures are not compromised by systemic flaws. The Bihar government now faces increased pressure to address the students’ demands promptly and effectively, ensuring that justice prevails.
