Jan Suraaj Party Chief Prashant Kishor ended his 14-day hunger strike on Thursday, launched in protest against alleged irregularities in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam conducted on December 13 last year. However, Kishor emphasized that his campaign for justice for civil service aspirants and his stand against the “authoritarian attitude” of the state government would continue.
Speaking after breaking his fast, Kishor said, “The matter seeking the cancellation of the BPSC’s 70th Combined Competitive exam is being heard by the Patna High Court today. It’s a coincidence that I am ending my fast on the same day. We are hopeful the court will deliver justice for the job aspirants. If not, we will approach the Supreme Court.”
Kishor had begun his hunger strike on January 2, demanding the cancellation of the controversial examination. Before concluding his protest, he took a ceremonial dip in the Ganga River and offered prayers. His party workers marked the end of the hunger strike by offering him fruit juice at their camp office, set up at LCT Ghat on the banks of the Ganga.
Kishor’s withdrawal of the fast has not dampened his resolve, as he reaffirmed his commitment to continue the ‘Satyagraha’ for the youth of Bihar, promising to stand by them in their quest for justice.
