Prashant Kishor Arrest

Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj Party, was arrested by Bihar Police for an "illegal" fast unto death protest at Patna's Gandhi Maidan, where he was demanding the cancellation of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam due to alleged question paper leaks and irregularities.

Kishor's protest began on January 2, as he vowed to support civil service aspirants who have been demanding a re-evaluation of the exam. He had also sought a "white paper" on question paper leaks in the state over the past decade and a "domicile policy" to reserve government posts for people from Bihar. Before his arrest, Kishor had reached out to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, stressing that the agitation was non-political and the future of the youth was at stake.

Following his arrest, Kishor was produced before a court, which initially granted him bail with the condition that he must not participate in any "illegal" protests in the future. However, Kishor refused to accept the condition, calling it "unreasonable," and was remanded to judicial custody. In a surprising turn of events, he was later released by the authorities, claiming to have been granted "unconditional" bail. Kishor has announced plans to continue his protest and may move the court to seek cancellation of the exam, which has faced allegations of question paper leaks and prompted a retest for select candidates.

The development has sparked further tensions in the state, with many eagerly awaiting Kishor's next move. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Kishor's demands will be met and what implications this may have for the state's civil service aspirants and the government's stance on the issue. Meanwhile, Kishor's determination to continue his protest has garnered attention and support from various quarters, highlighting the ongoing struggle for transparency and accountability in the state's examination system.