# Bihar BPSC examination protests and controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bihar-bpsc-examination-protests-and-controversy > Updated: 2026-08-25T02:24:12.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2. Students in Patna, Bihar, have launched large-scale protests demanding the cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination, citing allegations of paper leaks and procedural irregularities. Demonstrators, organized by the Chhatra-Yuva Sangharsh Morcha, have engaged in intense confrontations with police. During marches from Gandhi Maidan toward Raj Bhavan and the Chief Minister’s residence, protesters breached barricades at JP Golambar and Dak Bungalow crossing. These clashes resulted in stone-pelting that injured several law enforcement officers, prompting police to utilize water cannons and lathi charges to disperse the crowds. Some students also sustained injuries or were detained during the confrontations. Beyond exam integrity, student groups are calling for recruitment reforms, such as a single-stage examination process for teacher recruitment (TRE-4), the removal of negative marking, and age limit relaxations. While the BPSC has maintained that its current PT-Mains format and negative marking policies will remain unchanged, the government has established a five-member committee led by a retired judge to review transparency measures. The unrest intensified following a controversy involving BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh, who used a Hindi proverb, “Haathi chale bazaar, kutta bhaunke hazaar” (An elephant walks through the market while a thousand dogs bark), which was interpreted as likening protesters to dogs. Following public outcry and criticism from political figures like Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary ordered Singh’s suspension. To address grievances, the Chief Minister also announced the launch of a Student Support Portal, a dedicated helpline (1100), and monthly Student Support Camps. While the government has issued notifications for the BPSC TRE-4 teacher recruitment process, protesters maintain that core issues regarding recruitment delays and exam integrity remain unresolved. ## Claims - Protesters are demanding that the TRE-4 teacher recruitment be conducted as a single-stage examination without negative marking. (disputed by 12 sources) - The decision regarding PT-Mains for TRE-4 will not change and negative marking will remain. (disputed) - Students are demanding the cancellation of the 70th BPSC exam due to alleged paper leaks and irregularities. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Police blocked protesters at JP Golambar to prevent them from reaching the Chief Minister's residence. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Police used water cannons and batons to disperse protesters in Patna. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The government announced a five-member committee to review measures to prevent irregularities. (corroborated by 3 sources) - BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh made a controversial remark comparing protesters to barking dogs. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Several policemen were injured during the protests in Patna. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Bihar students protest BPSC exam irregularities in Patna Students in Patna, Bihar, clashed with police during protests demanding the cancellation of the 70th BPSC exam over alleged leaks. The government has formed a committee to review exam transparency. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patna-students-protest-bpsc-exam-irregularities-and-demand-recruitment-reforms ### 2026-08-24: BPSC Exam Controller suspended over controversial remarks about students Bihar BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh has been ordered to suspend after using a controversial proverb likening protesting students to dogs during a press conference regarding exam irregularities. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bpsc-official-suspended-after-controversial-remark-toward-student-protesters --- Cite as: Bihar BPSC examination protests and controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bihar-bpsc-examination-protests-and-controversy