Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor was granted unconditional bail on Monday, hours after being sent to 14-day judicial custody for protesting alleged irregularities in the BPSC exams. Arrested during a fast-unto-death at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, Kishor vowed to continue his fight for justice, calling his arrest a “badge of honor.”
BY PC Bureau
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor was granted unconditional bail on Monday, just hours after being sent to 14-day judicial custody for leading protests at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan. The protests, which included a fast-unto-death, demanded the cancellation of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exams over an alleged question paper leak.
Kishor was detained early Monday morning after police declared the demonstration “illegal” due to its location in a restricted area. Supporters allege he was manhandled during the arrest, though officials have denied these claims. Despite being offered bail earlier on the condition of refraining from future protests and submitting a personal bond of ₹25,000, Kishor refused, calling the terms unacceptable.
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“If raising a voice against youth injustice is a crime, going to jail is acceptable,” Kishor stated, vowing to continue his protest even while in custody.
Later in the day, Kishor received unconditional bail, and reports suggest he will address the press at 8 PM.
Key Developments:
- Kishor and 43 supporters were detained during the fifth day of protests.
- The protest focused on a five-point demand, including the cancellation of the December 13 BPSC prelims.
- Officials assert that most detainees were non-students, while Kishor’s team disputes these claims.
District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh reiterated that grievances over the BPSC exam are being addressed by the Supreme Court, advising concerned parties to take their case there.
