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Bihar students protest BPSC exam irregularities in Patna
Students in Patna, Bihar, engaged in intense protests demanding the cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination, citing allegations of paper leaks and widespread irregularities. The demonstrations, organized by groups such as the Chhatra-Yuva Sangharsh Morcha, escalated as protesters attempted to march toward the Chief Minister’s residence and the Raj Bhavan, leading to clashes with security forces.
Police responded to the demonstrations using water cannons and batons to disperse the crowds. During the unrest, several police officers were reportedly injured by stone-pelting, and some students were detained. Political figures have weighed in on the situation; Rahul Gandhi criticized the government for using force against students, while Bihar BJP leaders maintained that the administration is working in the students' best interests.
In response to the growing agitation, the Bihar government announced the formation of a five-member committee, led by a retired judge, to review examination transparency and prevent future irregularities. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also introduced a Student Support Portal, a helpline (1100), and monthly support camps to address student grievances. Additionally, the government has issued notifications for the BPSC TRE-4 teacher recruitment process, though students continue to demand reforms such as a single-stage examination and the removal of negative marking.
Entities
Bihar Public Service Commission · Chhatra-Yuva Sangharsh Morcha · Chief Minister of Bihar · Gardanibagh · Mithilesh Tiwari · Patna · Rahul Gandhi · Raj Bhavan · Rajesh Kumar · Rajesh Kumar Singh · Samrat Choudhary · Tejashwi Yadav
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] The decision regarding PT-Mains for TRE-4 will not change and negative marking will remain.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Students are demanding age limit relaxations and transparency in all government recruitments.
- [● 12 SOURCES] Students are demanding a single exam for TRE-4 recruitment and the removal of negative marking. www.jantakiawaz.org · www.zoomnews.in · thefederal.com · hindikhabar.com · shiningindianews.com · +5 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Police blocked protesters at JP Golambar to prevent them from reaching the Chief Minister's residence. www.indiatv.in · www.jantakiawaz.org · www.nayalook.com · thefederal.com · hindikhabar.com · +5 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government announced a five-member committee to review measures to prevent irregularities. www.indiatv.in · www.nayalook.com · thenews21.com
- [● 13 SOURCES] Students are demanding the cancellation of the 70th BPSC exam due to alleged paper leaks and irregularities. www.indiatv.in · www.jantakiawaz.org · www.nayalook.com · www.zoomnews.in · thefederal.com · +6 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government suspended BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The committee will be headed by a retired judge. www.indiatv.in · www.nayalook.com · thenews21.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh made a controversial remark comparing protesters to barking dogs. thecsrjournal.in · www.jantakiawaz.org
- [● 13 SOURCES] Students allege the 70th BPSC examination involved paper leaks and irregularities. thenews21.com · thecsrjournal.in · www.jantakiawaz.org · www.indiatv.in · www.nayalook.com · +7 more
- [DISPUTED] Protesters are demanding that the TRE-4 teacher recruitment be conducted as a single-stage examination without negative marking. www.zoomnews.in · thefederal.com · hindikhabar.com · shiningindianews.com · munsifdaily.com · +6 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Bihar government formed a five-member committee led by a retired judge to examine examination transparency. thenews21.com · www.indiatv.in · www.nayalook.com