The issue of police lathicharge and use of water cannon on the demonstration of BPSC candidates in Patna on Sunday is gaining momentum. This incident has created a political stir. Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has demanded from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to take strict action against the guilty police officers and personnel. Without naming anyone, he also accused the opposition leaders of misleading the students.
What is the matter?
On Sunday, BPSC candidates took out a march from Gandhi Maidan to the Chief Minister’s residence.
- Display Leadership:
The protesters led by Prashant Kishore reached the police barricade near JP Golambar. - Police action:
After a standoff that lasted for about three hours, police used water cannon and lathicharge on the protesters. The protesters dispersed, but the action further angered students and leaders.
Chirag Paswan’s statement
Chirag Paswan expressed deep displeasure over this incident and termed it insensitive.
- Statement on Twitter:
He said, “Students have taken to the streets with their demands. The police should exercise restraint and resolve their problems peacefully. Lathi charge and water cannon cannot be supported.” - Demand for action against police officers:
Chirag told Chief Minister Nitish Kumar that strict action should be taken against the guilty police officers.
accused of misleading students
Chirag Paswan attacked opposition leaders without naming them.
- Allegation of political gain:
He said, “Some political leaders and parties are misleading students for their own benefit. This is almost certainly false.” - The party stands with the youth:
He said that his party LJP (Ram Vilas) stands with the youth at every step and is fully committed to solving their issues.
Defense of Nitish government and statement of education minister
JDU leaders tried to justify the police action.
- Statement of Education Minister Sunil Kumar:
“There is a limit to performing also. What the police did was necessary.” - Government Initiative:
The state government has directed the Chief Secretary to initiate dialogue with the students so that a solution can be found.
Chirag’s appeal to students
Chirag Paswan appealed to the protesting students to present their demands in a peaceful and constructive manner.
- “Put your point forward before the government, but do not fall into any political trap. This issue is related to the future of students and development of Bihar, which should be resolved keeping it above politics.”
Union Minister’s intervention
Chirag Paswan, as an NDA ally, appealed to the Nitish government to immediately intervene in this matter.
- Chief Secretary’s Initiative:
The Chief Secretary of the state has started the communication process with the students. Chirag expressed confidence that positive results of this effort will be visible soon. - Government Sensitivity:
“This shows the positive thinking of our government and sensitivity towards students,” Chirag said.
