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Bihar BPSC examination protests and controversy

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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. During a press conference, Singh~~ 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 ~~widely~~ interpreted as likening protesters to dogs. ~~This sparked backlash from political figures, including Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav and Rohini Acharya, who criticized the administration’s perceived arrogance. In response to the~~ Following public outcry and ~~a viral video of the incident,~~ 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 ~~Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari stated that many concerns have been addressed,~~ 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.

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