BPSC Protest: Prashant Kishor Detained, Gandhi Maidan Cleared by Police

Political strategist Prashant Kishor was detained by the Patna police during his hunger strike at Gandhi Maidan, where he was protesting in support of demonstrators demanding the cancellation of the BPSC exam. Kishor, who had been fasting since January 2, was forcibly removed in the early hours of the fifth day of his protest.The police action came after repeated appeals to end the protest went unanswered. Kishor was taken to AIIMS Patna for medical evaluation following his detention. His hunger strike had gained significant attention, with many expressing solidarity over concerns about the alleged irregularities in the BPSC examination process.The incident has intensified the ongoing debate surrounding the controversy, with protesters calling for justice and transparency in the recruitment process. Gandhi Maidan, which had become the epicenter of the agitation, was cleared by the authorities to prevent further demonstrations.The detention of Prashant Kishor has sparked sharp reactions from his supporters and political analysts, marking a turning point in the protests against the alleged irregularities in the BPSC exams.