Prashant Kishor Arrested During Hunger Strike in Support of BPSC Aspirants, Released with Unconditional Bail

Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraaj and noted political strategist, was arrested early Monday morning while on a hunger strike in support of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants. Kishor had begun his peaceful protest at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan on January 2 at 5 PM, demanding the cancellation of the 70th BPSC Preliminary Examination.

In a pre-dawn operation around 4 AM on January 6, Patna police forcibly removed Kishor from the protest site, leading to tense scenes and strong resistance from Jan Suraaj supporters. During the confrontation, a police officer allegedly slapped Kishor before forcibly placing him into an ambulance. The situation escalated as Jan Suraaj activists clashed with police, resulting in a lathi charge to disperse the crowd.

नीतीश कुमार की कायरता देखिए, उनकी पुलिस ने पिछले 5 दिनों से ध्वस्त शिक्षा और भ्रष्ट परीक्षा के खिलाफ आमरण अनशन कर रहे प्रशांत किशोर को रात 4 बजे जबरन हिरासत में लिया। साथ में बैठे हजारों युवाओं को अज्ञात जगह पर ले गयी। pic.twitter.com/Ps1maDBkig
— Jan Suraaj (@jansuraajonline) January 5, 2025

Kishor was initially taken to Patna AIIMS for a medical checkup, but he refused any treatment. The police then transported him across various locations in the city before finally taking him to Fatuha Community Health Center for medical examination. Following this, Kishor was presented before the Patna Civil Court.

Conditional Bail Rejected by Prashant Kishor

The court granted Kishor bail on a personal bond of ₹25,000 with conditions, including a prohibition on future protests in restricted areas. However, Kishor refused to accept the conditional bail, asserting that it infringed upon his democratic rights. His legal counsel confirmed that Kishor would not comply with the bond requirements, potentially leading to jail time.

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जेल में जारी रहेगा आमरण अनशन। #PrashantKishor pic.twitter.com/txTOFlGyyB
— Jan Suraaj (@jansuraajonline) January 6, 2025

लाठीतंत्र के खिलाफ आवाज उठाना अगर गुनाह है तो यह गुनाह मुझे मंजूर है। pic.twitter.com/iRI1OxtKlG
— Jan Suraaj (@jansuraajonline) January 6, 2025

Kishor’s defiance resonated with his statement: “I will neither accept conditional bail nor end my hunger strike.” He was subsequently sent to Beur Jail.

Unconditional Bail Granted, Kishor Released

Later in the day, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) removed all conditions attached to Kishor’s bail. He submitted the required personal bond and was released after spending three hours in Beur Jail. Following his release, Kishor reiterated his commitment to democratic rights and vowed to continue his struggle for justice.

Addressing the press in a late-evening conference, Kishor announced that the fight for the rights of BPSC aspirants and the integrity of public examinations would persist.

मामला तो गांधी मैदान में ही निपटेगा। नीतीश कुमार की जिद से बड़ी है बिहार के युवाओं की जिद। pic.twitter.com/zIVA5J1DrB
— Jan Suraaj (@jansuraajonline) January 6, 2025

The events have sparked significant political and social discourse in Bihar. Kishor’s hunger strike, arrest, and subsequent release have galvanized Jan Suraaj supporters and amplified demands for the cancellation of the controversial BPSC examination.

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