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Bihar BPSC and sub-inspector exam protests

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Student protests in Patna, Bihar, have expanded in scope, with job aspirants now demanding the cancellation and re-conduct of both the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination and the recruitment test for 1,799 sub-inspector posts. Protesters allege widespread paper leaks and irregularities in both processes. Demonstrations organized by groups like the Chhatra-Yuva Sangharsh Morcha have led to significant confrontations with law enforcement. During marches from Gandhi Maidan toward the Chief Minister’s residence and Raj Bhavan, protesters breached barricades at JP Golambar and attempted to block railway tracks. These actions resulted in stone-pelting that injured police officers, prompting authorities to use water cannons and batons to disperse crowds. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikey Kumar Sharma noted that the unrest disrupted public movement and essential services, including ambulances and school buses, leading to the detention of several individuals. While the government has established a five-member committee led by a retired judge to review transparency, and introduced a Student Support Portal and helpline (1100), core grievances persist. Students continue to advocate for On September 23, the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) cancelled the recruitment reforms, including a single-stage examination process for teacher recruitment (TRE-4), the removal of negative marking, 1,799 sub-inspector posts, citing “unavoidable reasons.” This move triggered new protests from aspirants who had already cleared preliminary and age limit relaxations. Despite mains examinations. These demonstrators are now demanding the government issuing notifications for immediate resumption of the BPSC TRE-4 process, protesters maintain that recruitment process and the fundamental issues announcement of exam integrity and recruitment delays remain unresolved. dates for physical examinations, with some alleging the cancellation was driven by political pressure from unsuccessful candidates.

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