‘Vainness van’ close to Prashant Kishor’s protest web site in Patna sparks controversy
Controversy erupted on Saturday over a ‘self-importance van’ parked near Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, the place Jan Suraaj Get together founder Prashant Kishor is on a fast-unto-death over BPSC query paper leak allegations.
The automobile, reportedly with many luxurious amenities, is parked a number of hundred metres from the positioning on the historic Gandhi Maidan, the place Kishor launched his ‘aamaran anshan’ on Thursday night.
Quizzed by reporters concerning the presence of the van, he stated: “I’m on a quick right here. If I’m going residence to alleviate myself, then journalists will ask questions whether or not I went to have meals or take a nap… Some individuals stated the self-importance van is price Rs 2 crore and the lease for a similar is Rs 25 lakh per day.
“I wish to convey this by means of mediapersons… let this van be taken away and in return, give me Rs 25 lakh per day and supply an alternate area that can be utilized as washroom.”
Requested additional concerning the goal of the automobile, the 47-year-old former political strategist questioned if the query of “the place we relieve ourselves is extra essential than the way forward for BPSC aspirants”.
“Will you be capable to query Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar concerning the facilities they take pleasure in?” Kishor stated.
The Jan Suraaj Get together founder has demanded cancellation of the seventieth Mixed Aggressive Examination (CCE) held on December 13, following allegations of query paper leak.
An FIR has been slapped on Kishor and his “150 supporters” by the district administration, which has asserted that the protest on the web site was “unlawful”.
In response to District Justice of the Peace Chandrashekhar Singh, in accordance with a Patna Excessive Courtroom order, “no dharna might be allowed at a spot apart from the designated place in Gardani Bagh”.
A number of candidates have been staging an indication, for shut to 3 weeks, at Gardani Bagh.
“We’ll take applicable motion towards Kishor and his supporters, who had been served with a discover on Thursday to vacate the spot,” the DM added.
