Prashant Kishor, the leader of Jan Suraaj, has voiced his support for the ongoing protest at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Bihar. The protestors are demanding the cancellation of the Bihar Civil Services (BPSC) examination due to an alleged paper leak. Kishor stated that the protest will continue and emphasized his commitment to the cause.
In response to accusations of political motivation, Kishor stated, "If you beat someone, and I am sitting here in support of them--and then you call it politics, then I am doing the politics." He has been active in Bihar for over two years and sees his involvement as necessary.
Kishor criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of prioritizing power over the needs of the people. He claimed that Kumar failed to support the people during the COVID-19 pandemic and is more concerned with maintaining his position.
On Thursday, Kishor began an indefinite hunger strike, joining the BPSC aspirants in their protest. He criticized the Bihar government for not engaging with the students, stating, "This is against the egoistic government (of Bihar) whose leader CM Nitish Kumar did not consider meeting the students."
The students are demanding the cancellation of the Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 conducted by BPSC. Meanwhile, supporters of Purnea MP Pappu Yadav, who organized a 'rail roko' protest, were dispersed by the police.
Prashant Kishor is a political strategist and leader of a group called Jan Suraaj. He is known for helping political parties plan their campaigns.
BPSC stands for Bihar Public Service Commission. It is an organization that conducts exams to recruit people for various government jobs in Bihar.
Gandhi Maidan is a large public ground in Patna, the capital city of Bihar. It is often used for gatherings, protests, and public events.
A paper leak happens when exam questions are shared with some people before the exam takes place. This is unfair and can lead to the exam being canceled.
An indefinite hunger strike is when someone stops eating food for an unknown period to protest against something they believe is wrong.
Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister of Bihar, which means he is the head of the government in the state.
This is a big exam conducted by BPSC to select candidates for various government jobs in Bihar. The protestors want this exam to be canceled due to the alleged paper leak.
Pappu Yadav is a Member of Parliament (MP) from Purnea, a district in Bihar. He is a politician who supports the protest against the BPSC exam.
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