A case has been registered against Prashant Kishor and others for allegedly instigating a protest by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.
The protest, which began on 13 December, is centred around allegations of corruption and a question paper leak during the 70th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) preliminary test.
The Bihar Police, in a statement, said . Kishor and members of his Jan Suraaj Party were responsible for provoking candidates, leading to disruptions across the city.
Despite the district administration’s denial of permission for a “Chattra Sansad” (Student Parliament) at Gandhi Maidan, the party reportedly gathered an
unauthorised crowd near the Gandhi statue on Sunday, sparking unrest.
The First Information Report (FIR) includes the names of over 19 individuals, including . Kishor, Jan Suraaj Party president Manoj Bharti, coaching centre operators Rahmanshu Mishra, Nikhil Mani Tiwari, and Subhash Kumar Thakur, as well as two security personnel accompanying . Kishor, Anand Mishra and Rakesh Kumar Mishra.
Additionally, 600 unidentified persons have been named in the case.
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Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh confirmed the development and stated that an investigation into the matter is underway. "Despite the rejection of their request, an unauthorised gathering was organised, which disrupted public order," he said.
Speaking at the protest, . Kishor expressed solidarity with the aspirants, lambasting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for "going to Delhi on a private visit but having no time for the youth of his own state."
He said, "The protest will continue till their demand for the cancellation of the exam is not accepted. I am always with the protesting students."
Kishor claimed to have held discussions with education officials before joining the protests, asserting that no examination in Bihar had been conducted without allegations of corruption or malpractice.
"We must unite to ensure this ends," he stated.
The agitation was sparked by claims of widespread irregularities in the examination process. Aspirants alleged a question paper leak, delayed distribution of exam papers—some claiming they received papers nearly an hour late—and tampered answer sheets.
The candidates have been demanding a complete re-examination and a meeting with the Chief Minister.
Thousands of aspirants, supported by key political figures and educationists, have continued their protests at Gandhi Maidan, despite police action and arrests.
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