Prashant Kishor arrested during fast for Bihar exam candidates, seeks political revival

Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, was arrested on January 6, 2025, during a fast in support of Bihar Public Services Commission exam candidates. He refused conditional bail, opting for jail time instead, but later received unconditional bail. Kishor's party faced setbacks in recent by-elections, losing all four contested seats. He aimed to regain political momentum by supporting protesting exam candidates, alleging a question paper leak, despite other candidates reporting no issues. The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, continued its development initiatives amid Kishor's protests. Kishor plans to announce the new location for his fast on January 7, 2025.