Suraj chief Prashant Kishore on Friday criticised the Bihar government's handling of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants' protest, alleging that democracy in the state has been replaced by "lathi-tantra" (rule of the stick).

Prashant Kishor flayed the recent police lathi-charge on protesting students and called upon the NDA government to take urgent steps

Suraj chief Prashant Kishor issued an ultimatum to the Bihar government, demanding action on grievances of BPSC aspirants. Kishor denounced police actions on protesting students and called for urgent intervention,

Suraj chief Prashant Kishore gave the Bihar government an ultimatum to address BPSC aspirants' concerns within three days or he would lead the protests. Alleging exam irregularities, Kishore demanded student representatives be heard and compensation for a student who committed suicide.