January 6, 2025: The heart of Bihar's capital witnessed heightened tensions today as a clash erupted between police forces and supporters of Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor near Gandhi Maidan. The confrontation unfolded following Kishor's detention during his indefinite hunger strike against the alleged BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) exam paper leak.

Kishor, known for his political strategy acumen, had been leading the peaceful protest to demand accountability and transparency in the BPSC recruitment process. His detention has sparked outrage among his supporters and drawn widespread condemnation, with many accusing the government of suppressing dissent.

"Prashant Kishor was fighting for the people of Bihar, for the students," said a supporter. "The government is afraid of the unity he has inspired among the masses. Physical violence against him is unacceptable, and we don’t even know where he has been taken."

The protest, described by participants as a modern-day "Satyagraha," had drawn significant public attention before being disrupted by police. Witnesses at the scene reported chaotic moments during Kishor's detention, including allegations of manhandling and the confiscation of his belongings. "His spectacles were thrown to the ground during the scuffle. When I tried to retrieve them, I was injured," said another supporter, visibly shaken by the events.

The Gandhi Maidan area, which had become the symbolic epicenter of Kishor's protest, was swiftly cleared by police following his detention. Authorities reportedly conducted vehicle checks and restricted access to the area to prevent further gatherings.

The government's handling of the situation has raised questions, with critics pointing to the lack of transparency about Kishor's current whereabouts. "At least inform us where he has been taken," demanded a protestor, reflecting the growing frustration among Kishor's supporters.

The clash has amplified public discourse around the BPSC controversy, with many viewing the incident as an attack on democratic rights and peaceful protest. As tensions remain high in Patna, the state government faces mounting pressure to address both the allegations of the paper leak and the fallout from Kishor's detention.