Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor (Jan Suraj Party) backed student protesters in Patna who are demonstrating against paper leaks and unemployment.
The alignment of a sitting legislator with these protests signals growing political pressure on the Bihar government to address systemic failures in examination security. The unrest reflects a broader crisis of youth employment and trust in public institutions across the state.
Kishor condemned the use of lathi charges against the youth. He said the government must accept the legitimate demands of the students rather than relying on police force to maintain order.
According to Kishor, repeated lathi charges have been used against protesters in Bihar for three to four years [1]. He said the government's current restraint is a reflection of the power of democracy, though he maintained that force cannot stop the anger stemming from paper leaks.
The protesters have highlighted a pattern of leaked examination papers that have stalled careers and fueled frustration among the state's youth. Kishor said the government's response should prioritize solutions over suppression.
Patna has become the focal point for these demonstrations, with students demanding transparency in the recruitment process, and accountability for the leaks. The Jan Suraj Party founder said the grievances of the youth are valid and require immediate administrative action.
Kishor said that the persistence of these protests proves that the underlying issues of unemployment and corruption in the examination system have reached a breaking point. He urged officials to engage in dialogue with the student community to prevent further escalation of tensions in the city.
“Force cannot stop anger over paper leaks”
The public support from Prashant Kishor, a strategist turned politician, transforms a grassroots student movement into a formal political challenge. By linking paper leaks to a multi-year pattern of police aggression, Kishor is positioning the Jan Suraj Party as the primary advocate for Bihar's youth, potentially shifting the electoral narrative toward governance and administrative accountability.
