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Prashant Kishor Calls for Bihar Government Reform After Student Abuse Video
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 08:01 PM
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Following a video alleging misconduct with a minor student in Samastipur, political strategist Prashant Kishor warned that merely arresting suspects will not curb crime, urging systemic changes in governance and policing.
Prashant Kishor, a well‑known political strategist, addressed the Bihar government after a video surfaced showing alleged misconduct with a minor student in Samastipur. He argued that the state's approach of focusing solely on arrests will not eradicate crime.
Kishor emphasized that a change in the government's character and accountability mechanisms is essential. He pointed out deficiencies in the current policing model and called for a comprehensive overhaul of law‑enforcement practices.
The strategist urged the administration to adopt transparent, citizen‑centric policies that address the root causes of criminal behavior, rather than relying on reactive measures alone. His remarks have sparked discussion among policymakers and civil‑society groups about the need for structural reforms in Bihar.
While the investigation into the specific incident continues, Kishor's comments highlight a broader demand for systemic change to ensure safety and justice for vulnerable groups in the state.
Kishor emphasized that a change in the government's character and accountability mechanisms is essential. He pointed out deficiencies in the current policing model and called for a comprehensive overhaul of law‑enforcement practices.
The strategist urged the administration to adopt transparent, citizen‑centric policies that address the root causes of criminal behavior, rather than relying on reactive measures alone. His remarks have sparked discussion among policymakers and civil‑society groups about the need for structural reforms in Bihar.
While the investigation into the specific incident continues, Kishor's comments highlight a broader demand for systemic change to ensure safety and justice for vulnerable groups in the state.