Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor, leading the BPSC protest movement, was granted unconditional bail shortly after being sent to Beur Jail. Kishor’s statement, “No strength is greater than people’s strength,” resonated with supporters.The political leaders has been actively leading protests to demand accountability and reforms.His release marks a key moment in the ongoing disturbance.
Patna: A Patna court granted unconditional bail to Prashant Kishor, chief of the Jan Suraaj Party, just hours after he was incarcerated for refusing to sign a bail bond.
Upon his release, Kishor stated,
“There is no strength bigger than people’s strength. This is the effect of the protest we did for people.”
Earlier in the day, Kishor arrested during his fast-unto-death protest over alleged irregularities in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). He was taken to Beur jail after declining to accept the conditions of his bail bond.
As he exited the jail in the evening, Kishor addressed a crowd of protesting BPSC aspirants. He mentioned that he previously been offered conditional bail but chose to reject it, expressing his willingness to face jail time instead,
“Police took me to Beur jail but they had no documents to keep me there, and by then the court’s final order came. The court took cognizance of our demand and granted unconditional bail.”
Kishor’s lawyer, Kumar Amit, claimed that the JSP leader was taken to multiple locations in Patna based on “someone’s instruction.”
He noted that, according to Supreme Court guidelines and amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), Kishor should have received bail directly from the police station.
Amit said,
“I don’t know on whose instruction he was taken to several places in Patna for 6-8 hours. He was then brought to court, and initially, the court may not have fully understood the situation and granted him conditional bail, which he did not accept. I returned to court, and after some time, the court comprehended the matter and granted unconditional bail.”
Kishor apprehended at Gandhi Maidan early in the morning due to an FIR filed against him last week for conducting an ‘Aamaran anshan’ there, in violation of a Patna High Court order that prohibited such demonstrations outside the Gardani Bagh locality.
Prashant Kishor, the chief of Jan Suraaj Party, is a well-known political leader. He is recognized for his creative election campaigns and active role in social and political reforms. Kishor started the Jan Suraaj Party to promote governance focused on people’s welfare and accountability. Recently, he has been leading protests against the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), calling for justice and systemic changes.
The BPSC protest movement is a series of demonstrations against the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) led by students, activists, and political leaders. Protesters are demanding action against irregularities, delays, and lack of transparency in the recruitment process. The movement has drawn wide attention, with calls for timely exams, accountability, and fair opportunities for job seekers. Leaders like Prashant Kishor have joined the cause, supporting students and raising their concerns.
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