A case has been filed under serious charges against Prashant Kishor and the state president of his party concerning the chaos created by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants. Prashant Kishor is accused of instigating the aspirants, encouraging them to take to the streets in protest. As a result, numerous charges have been brought against him. More than 21 named individuals and over 600 unidentified individuals, including Prashant Kishor, have been accused in this matter.
Patna's district magistrate confirmed the protest's disorder and law violations, indicating ongoing investigations and assuring strict actions against the culprits.
FIRs Filed Against Them
1. Manoj Bharti (President, Jan Suraj Party) 2. Rahmanshu Mishra, Coaching Director 3. Nikhil Mani Tiwari 4. Subhash Kumar Thakur 5. Shubham Snehil 6. Prashant Kishor (with two bouncers) 7. Anand Mishra 8. Rakesh Kumar Mishra 9. Vishnu Kumar 10. Sujit Kumar (Tsunami Coaching) A total of 21 named persons and 600-700 unidentified individuals have been reported.
Students Aimed for Dialogue with Nitish Government
BPSC candidates in Bihar's capital Patna were protesting for several days to voice their demands. On Sunday, they set out from Gandhi Maidan intending to engage in talks with the Nitish Kumar government. However, barricades were placed to halt their progress. The candidates, undeterred, broke through the barriers, pushing forward persistently. Eventually, upon reaching JP Golambar, they faced water cannons from the police, who also resorted to baton charges, dispersing them from the location.
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March Led by Prashant Kishor
The candidates claim that despite prolonged protests, the Nitish Kumar government remained unresponsive. As a result, they decided to march under the leadership of Prashant Kishor towards the secretariat. They departed from Gandhi Maidan on Sunday evening, seeking dialogue with the government. Despite multiple police barricades, they persisted, even breaking through one near Hotel Maurya before being intercepted by Bihar police.
Injured Students Receiving Treatment
Videos from JP Golambar highlight how forcefully aspirants were sprayed with water cannons. Braving the cold weather, they continued their protests holding national flags. The police's baton charge led to some aspirants being hospitalized.
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'Water Cannons Were a Last Resort' - SP
Central Patna SP Sweety Sehrawat stated, "There was no baton charge; candidates were repeatedly asked to disperse... We told them to present their demands, and we were ready for dialogue, but they persisted. Pushes and shoves ensued with the administration... Finally, we had to resort to water cannons. Yet, we intervened midway to draw them back, but they remained.
SP Sweety Sehrawat mentioned the traffic jam caused by the students' protest. Large numbers of people were stuck. No representative from their side came to meet us. They said that Prashant Kishor, who spearheaded the march, had blocked students at JP Golambar and moved on. Despite urging the students to disperse, they didn't comply, forcing us to use water cannons.
Addressing aspirants at Gandhi Maidan, Prashant Kishor remarked, "One day of slogans won't change anything. Students in Bihar have suffered for years. This fight must go on to achieve meaningful results." Referencing the farmers' protests that shook Delhi, he urged unity among Bihari students to combat issues like domicile policy changes, exam paper leaks, and corruption in jobs effectively.
Sanjay Singh Criticizes Nitish Government
Following the police baton charge on BPSC aspirants, opposition figures, including AAP's Sanjay Singh, vehemently criticized the Nitish government. Through a post, he expressed disdain over what he termed a brutal police behavior, urging the government to resolve the students' demands.
Congress Slams Government
The Congress party termed the police action as ruthless and condemned Nitish Kumar's administration. They reiterated the necessity for dialogue over forceful measures and called for the government to heed the students' demands.
AISA Declares Bihar Bandh
AISA has announced a Bihar Bandh and road blockade for December 30 concerning the BPSC re-exam, gaining backing from CPI. Prashant Kishor urged students to decide on planning a march to meet Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
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Unauthorized March Sparked Disputes
The Jan Suraj Party sought permission for a student assembly in Gandhi Maidan, which was denied. Nonetheless, on December 29, an unauthorized gathering swarmed near the Gandhi statue, challenging law and order. Without permits, protestors conducted a march, leading to road blockages, shoving and damaging equipment like loudspeakers intended for crowd control. Despite multiple pleas from the administration, protestors did not budge, escalating tensions.
600 Unidentified Individuals Face FIR
The situation at JP Golambar escalated, prompting the administration to use water cannons and minimal force to restore order. An FIR has been filed against 21 identified individuals and 600 unidentified persons at Gandhi Maidan police station. The administration pledges strict action against lawbreakers.
The protestors intended to deliver a memorandum to the Chief Secretary through a 5-member delegation, yet internal disagreements among students emerged. The district administration clarified that unauthorized demonstrations and breaches of order will not be tolerated, and stringent measures will be taken against those involved.
Tejashwi Yadav Denounces Baton Charge
RJD leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav expressed strong condemnation of the baton charges and water cannon usage on BPSC aspirants. He empathetically expressed support, asserting that he understands the pain of fellow youth.
