Mon Jan 06 22:35:18 UTC 2025: **Prashant Kishor Released on Unconditional Bail After BPSC Exam Protest Arrest**
Patna, Bihar – Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraj Party, was released on unconditional bail on [Date] after being arrested for protesting the alleged irregularities in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 70th preliminary examination. Kishor, who had been on a five-day hunger strike, was initially granted conditional bail but refused to accept it, stating that the conditions would restrict his future protests.
Kishor was arrested earlier in the morning from Gandhi Maidan in Patna and briefly detained at Beur Jail. Police initially lacked the necessary paperwork for his formal incarceration, allowing for the court order granting unconditional bail to reach before he could be formally admitted. Upon his release, Kishor displayed a victory sign and reiterated his commitment to his ongoing hunger strike, though he will announce a new location soon. He also stated he intends to move the Patna High Court to pursue legal action regarding the demand for a re-examination of the BPSC exam.
Kishor criticized the actions of certain government officials, alleging that some had a habit of “acting like heroes” and that the arrest was unwarranted, as he had committed no crime. He expressed his belief that the court’s decision upheld the rule of law.
The opposition Mahagathbandhan coalition also met with the Governor, Arif Mohammad Khan, to demand a re-examination of the BPSC exam, citing allegations of widespread irregularities. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav sarcastically referred to Kishor’s arrest and protest as a “film” with Kishor playing multiple roles.
The Patna District Magistrate, Chandrashekhar Singh, confirmed the arrest of Kishor and 43 of his supporters, many of whom were from outside Bihar. The authorities seized 15 vehicles. The DM underscored that protests in Gandhi Maidan were illegal and would be dealt with strictly. The RJD has called for a sitting judge to investigate the BPSC exam irregularities. Kishor’s Jan Suraj Party celebrated his release, declaring that the system had bowed to his Satyagraha (nonviolent resistance). The hunger strike, they declared, continues.
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