Guv meets BPSC hopefuls to end stalemate, asks PK to call off fast

A couple of days before the Patna High Court will take up the petition demanding re-test of the 70th combined competitive examination and the government in no mood to relent, Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan heard the grievances of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants.

- Arun Kumar

PATNA:

A senior Raj Bhawan functionary said that the Governor held talks with the students' delegation comprising 12 members. "It was between the students and the Governor. We cannot comment on it," he added.

After the talks, the students were, however, optimistic. "He patiently listened to us for 40-45 minutes. He assured us that within the framework of the Constitution, he would ensure that demands of the students reach the concerned authorities and they should have faith that justice will be done," said a student Subhash, who was part of the delegation.

The students said that the Governor also expressed concern over the health of Prashant Kishor and asked the students that he must be advised to end his hunger strike.

"Keep the students' demands and Prashant Kishor's hunger strike separate. He should end his fast and I am writing to the concerned officials about your demands," Khan is said to have said.