Bihar has an illustrious history of student demonstrations with 400 protests being held between 2018 and 2022. This is second only to Kerala, which witnessed 510 students' protests during the same period.

Bihar sees escalating tensions as political leaders and students protest against the 2024 BPSC exam. Allegations of government failure and police crackdown have sparked widespread outrage, with opposition leaders demanding justice and transparency in the examination process.

Protests against the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam have escalated, leading to police charges against 21 individuals, including Prashant Kishor. Students demand re-examinations due to alleged question paper leaks.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor and his party leaders have been booked for allegedly inciting a protest in Bihar. The student-led demonstrations against the BPSC examination turned violent, raising questions about the govt’s handling of public dissent and the right to protest in public spaces.

The Bihar Police on Sunday lathi-charged and used water cannons to disperse protesting civil service aspirants marching towards Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s home in Patna to demand a re-examination of Bihar Public Service Commission prelims, The Indian Express reported.

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Chief of Jan Suraaj replied to allegations on him in regards to his participation in BPSC protest in Patna. He said that police did not carried out Lathi-Charge until he was at the spot. He further said that legal action will be taken against all the officers,

Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Monday alleged corruption in the conduct of the recent BPSC exam, saying “crores of rupees have changed hands”. He also attacked chief minister Nitish Kumar, saying at a time when thousands of students are protesting and seeking re-examination,

A political controversy has ignited in Bihar following police violence against students protesting BPSC exam irregularities.

Prashant Kishor, chief of Jan Suraaj party, clashed with BPSC aspirants in Patna. The students accused Kishor of intimidation and pointed out his absence during a police crackdown. Kishor defended his party's support for students.

The protesters were joined by Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishore at Gandhi Maidan. The police action took place when the students attempted to march towards the chief minister’s residence in the evening.