Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Protest Leads to Confrontation in Patna, Government Warned

A protest organized by Jan Suraaj in Patna saw a clash with police, with reports of lathi charges and injuries to a young supporter. Prashant Kishor has warned the Bihar government that they will disrupt its governance throughout the state if their demands aren’t met. Kishor is demanding a written statement from the Chief Secretary concerning the issues raised by his party. The demonstration began as the Jan Suraaj group tried to reach the Bihar Assembly but were stopped by police, resulting in a tense standoff. Kishor has also voiced his concerns regarding the government’s handling of child labor. Police officials confirmed that the protesters were stopped from advancing beyond a specific zone near the Assembly and that dialogue was ongoing to resolve the situation.