Patna: Patna District Administration has taken legal action against Prashant Kishore, the founder of Jan Suraaj Party, for sitting on Amaran Anshan (Indefinite hunger strike) at Gandhi Maidan from 5pm, today. An FIR has been lodged against Kishore, and a notice has been issued instructing him to relocate his indefinite hunger strike to the designated protest area in Gardnibagh, as per a ruling by the Patna High Court. The administration has made it clear that failure to comply with the notice will result in further legal consequences.
Kishore, accompanied by approximately 150 supporters, initiated the protest near the Gandhi statue in Gandhi Maidan, demanding reforms related to the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination process. The protest comes amid escalating student-led protests over alleged irregularities in the 70th BPSC Preliminary Examination, with demonstrators calling for its cancellation and a re-test.
The district administration emphasized that for the past seven years, all political parties have been adhering to the same designated space in Gardnibagh for such protests. Kishore’s protest at Gandhi Maidan was deemed illegal, and the authorities have reiterated the importance of following established procedures for public demonstrations.
In response to the notice, Kishore has been urged to shift his protest to Gardnibagh, a site consistently used for dharnas in accordance with legal guidelines. The administration has warned that if Kishore does not comply with the instructions, they will take further legal actions to ensure order is maintained.
