Jan. 8, Patna Even after being hospitalized to Jay Prabha Medanta Hospital in Patna on Tuesday owing to declining health, Suraaj Party Chief Prashant Kishor has refused to call off his hunger strike.

Since January 2, Kishor has been on a hunger strike in protest of the anomalies in the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam.

The medical director of Jay Prabha Medanta Hospital, Ravi Shankar Singh, voiced worries over Kishor’s condition’s possible side effects.

“Despite our repeated requests for him to eat, he is certain about his choice. We are now giving intravenous nutrients and medication. Even if things are steady right now, Singh warned that things might become messy.

He also said that new drugs will be launched and that Kishor’s test results had been obtained.

He did, however, stress that unless Kishor’s condition significantly improves, there are no plans to release him from the intensive care unit.

“We could think about transferring Kisor out of the intensive care unit if his health stabilizes when the new medications are given. Stabilizing his health is our top goal for the time being,” he said.

Supporters and medical experts have expressed worry over Kishor, who has been fasting since January 2 in protest of anomalies in the 70th BPSC exam.

Former Rajya Sabha MP Pavan Varma voiced concern over Kishor’s declining health.

“Prashant Kishor’s health is steady yet concerning. Despite being in the intensive care unit, he insists on not breaking his fast. Since his fight for fundamental change in Bihar is a protracted one that demands his health and stamina, we have persuaded him to break the fast. But he’s still determined,” Varma said.

“Administrative insensitivity” is how he described Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s lack of interaction with the BPSC candidates who were protesting.

“The Chief Minister’s insensitivity is shown by his unwillingness to meet with the BPSC candidates. I urge Prashant Kishor to put his health first and fight from a position of strength, even as I condemn this behavior,” Varma said.

Senior attorney Y.V. Giri of the Patna High Court repeated the plea for Kishor to break his fast, highlighting how crucial his leadership is for the future of Bihar’s young.

“He is needed by the young people. Prashant Kishor has to become well in order to properly lead this lengthy battle. I urge him to break his fast right away and start the campaign again once he is well.

Giri said that intentions to seek justice from the court had been sparked by conversations with impacted BPSC candidates.

“We’re thinking about bringing the matter to the High Court. Kishor must participate by getting well as we proceed with judicial intervention,” he said.