Prashant Kishor In ICU After Health Deteriorates Following Hunger Strike In Support Of BPSC Candidates

Jan Suraj Party chief Prashant Kishor was admitted to a Patna hospital on Tuesday morning after his health deteriorated following his return from jail

Patna: Jan Suraj Party chief Prashant Kishor's health deteriorated and he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Medanta Hospital in Patna on Tuesday morning. After returning from jail, he had been resting at his residence when his condition worsened. Hence, he was brought to the hospital in an ambulance.

"Prashant Kishor was suffering from some problem. He was admitted to the ICU of Medanta Hospital on Tuesday. The doctors are examining him. Currently, he is being treated in the ICU of Medanta Hospital. His health is stable right now," said Ravi Shankar Singh, senior doctor.

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Kishor's health had worsened late on Monday night. A team of doctors, led by Dr Ajit Pradhan of Medanta Hospital, examined him at his residence. After the examination, Kishor was taken to the hospital for treatment. He has been admitted for weakness, dehydration and a stomach infection.

Dr Pradhan explained, "He has been drinking only water for the past five days. His weakness is due to not eating food, and along with dehydration, there is also a stomach infection."

Hunger Strike for Six Days: Kishor had been on a hunger strike for six days in support of BPSC candidates. At 4 am on Monday, Patna police arrested him at his protest site in Gandhi Maidan. He claimed that a scuffle ensued during the arrest, and he was slapped. Following the arrest, he was taken for a medical examination.

Bail from Court: Kishor was produced in court at 11 am on Monday and sent to Beur Jail for not taking conditional bail. However, he was later granted unconditional bail. He was released late in the evening and stated that he would continue his hunger strike even after his release.

Announcement postponed: Kishor was scheduled to make a major announcement regarding the hunger strike on Tuesday. A meeting had been arranged at Patna's Sheikhpura House, but his health deteriorated. Despite being taken to the hospital, he insisted he would continue his hunger strike. It remains to be seen what his next move will be.