Prashant Kishor starts fast unto death over Bihar Public Service Commission prelims cancellation demand
Patna/IBNS: Election strategist-turned-Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor Thursday announced fast unto death in support of the demands by protesting Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants, who have been asking for the cancellation of the prelims held last month and for the exam to be conducted afresh.
Kishor, who joined the protesters recently, has alleged corruption in connection with government jobs in the state.
On Monday, he alleged that “thousands of crores of rupees have changed hands” for the vacant posts to be filled up through the examination conducted by the BPSC.
“My demands include cancellation of the exam and holding of fresh tests. I also seek action against corrupt officials," Kishor told reporters on Thursday.
On Monday, Kishor issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led government to resolve the issue and warned of intense protest at the end of the deadline.
“As of now, the future of our young students should be the top priority. We can play the game of politics later,” he said.
Earlier on Monday, he also asked why Nitish Kumar was “silent” when “the candidates are protesting in biting cold, braving lathi charges by the police and water cannons. The CM is away in Delhi, and having a good time. He did not utter a single word when reporters in the national capital approached him with queries on the stir.”
A delegation of protesters met Bihar Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena earlier on Monday . However, the protesters said they got no concrete assurance or timeline for addressing their demands.
A day earlier, police had used water cannons and resorted to lathi charge to disperse protesters who tried to break through barricades set up to stop them from going towards the Chief Minister’s residence.
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