Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor voiced strong support for the ongoing BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) protests in Patna, urging the Bihar government to address the concerns of students. In an interview with ANI, Kishor criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for ignoring people's issues for the past 20 years. He argued that no progress would occur in Bihar until the people are awakened. Kishor stated, "A person who hasn’t listened to the people for two decades won't change in four days. Improvement will only happen when people realize their power and seek a better future for their children. They must look beyond religion, caste, and freebies and focus on a better future".
05 January,2025 01:17 PM IST
As Bihar continues to simmer with protests amidst the BPSC row, Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor issued a stern warning to continue his indefinite fast until the Bihar government meets the demands of protesting BPSC students. The protests continue demanding the cancellation of the recent Bihar PSC exam which faces allegations of question paper leak. The exam was taken by over five lakh candidates on December 13.
04 January,2025 11:33 AM IST
Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraj, is on a hunger strike at Gandhi Maidan, demanding the cancellation of the BPSC's 70th preliminary exam. In an interview with ANI, he said the protest would continue and criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Kishor accused Nitish Kumar of caring more about staying in power than the welfare of the people. He stated that despite working in Bihar for over two years, his efforts are labeled as politics. Kishor also mentioned that Nitish Kumar did not help people during the COVID crisis, focusing only on retaining power. The students protesting in Patna are calling for the cancellation of the BPSC's Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2024.
03 January,2025 01:12 PM IST
The Chief of Jan Suraaj Prashant Kishore responded to the accusations about his involvement in the BPSC protest in Patna. He clarified that the police did not use force, or perform a lathi-charge, until he was present at the scene. He emphasized that he was not responsible for the situation escalating. Additionally, he stated that legal action would be taken against the officers who ordered the use of force against the protesting aspirants. The Chief made it clear that those responsible for giving such orders would face the consequences in accordance with the law. Watch the video for more information.
30 December,2024 05:40 PM IST
Protesters in Patna’s Gandhi Maidan reacted to police brutality during a demonstration over the 70th BPSC prelims. The BPSC aspirants were demanding a re-exam when police used lathi-charge and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Some protesters claimed that they were beaten while singing the National Anthem. One protester shared that his clothes were torn off during the incident. The protesters were gathered peacefully, asking for a fair chance to retake the exam, but the police's harsh response led to chaos and violence. The incident has sparked outrage among the protestors, who continue to demand justice for their treatment. Watch the video for more information.
30 December,2024 01:12 PM IST
BPSC aspirants continued their protest in Patna's Gardanibagh on December 29, demanding a re-examination for the 70th BPSC prelims. Thousands of students took to the streets, raising their voices against the BPSC. They were chanting slogans and calling for a re-exam. The protests, which started on December 13, were sparked by allegations of irregularities in the exam. Candidates claimed that the question paper was leaked, and there were delays in distributing the papers. Some students reported receiving the paper nearly an hour late, while others said their answer sheets were torn, leading to suspicions of a possible leak.
29 December,2024 05:57 PM IST
Amid the ongoing protests by the BPSC aspirants over alleged BPSC paper leak, Faizal Khan - known as Khan Sir led the protests and demanded resignation of the BPSC chariman Manubhai Parmar. Speaking ANI, he said that if justice is not served he would approach the Supreme Court. BPSC aspirants have been protesting since days over alleged paper leak demanding justice.
28 December,2024 12:07 PM IST
On December 25, Patna police lathi-charged students protesting against the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). The students had gathered to “gherao” the BPSC office, demanding a re-examination. This protest followed a demonstration on December 18, where candidates expressed dissatisfaction with the changes in the BPSC exam pattern. The students had earlier protested against the introduction of the normalization process and changes in the exam structure. They were asking for exams to be held in a single shift with one paper, to avoid the complications of normalization. The police chased and beat the students during the protest, leading to further unrest.
26 December,2024 12:00 PM IST
Independent MP Pappu Yadav raised concerns about the absence of PM Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha debate on the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) Bill. He pointed out that in 2017, both the Election Commission and the Law Commission had rejected the idea, citing it would harm diversity, free expression, and the federal system. Yadav criticized the BJP for claiming to save money while spending large sums on advertisements for the PM and Chief Ministers. He also questioned why the BJP didn't support ONOE when they won three elections and needed 300 seats, but now, with 362 seats, they are pushing for it. He emphasized the need for reforms in education, health, justice, and the economy instead of ONOE.
18 December,2024 02:51 PM IST
Amid the ongoing controversy over an alleged paper leak during the BPSC exams in Bihar, educator and YouTuber Khan Sir spoke out on December 16 about several important issues. He discussed the ‘Normalization’ criteria used in exams, which is a method to adjust scores for different difficulty levels. Khan Sir also addressed the BPSC paper leak controversy, highlighting the challenges faced by students due to the incident. Additionally, he talked about the recent student protests in Patna, where many students are demanding justice and fair treatment. Khan Sir expressed his views on how these issues are affecting the education system and students' futures.
17 December,2024 10:02 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
