# Student protests in Bihar regarding unemployment > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/student-protests-in-bihar-regarding-unemployment > Updated: 2026-08-26T11:37:18.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Students and job aspirants in Patna, Bihar, held demonstrations at Dak Bungalow Chowk to protest unemployment and demand reforms regarding Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) recruitment examinations. The protests gained significant attention following a viral video of a six-year-old boy, Aditya Kumar, participating in the demonstrations. During the protest, the child called for the resignation of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, stating, “You should resign, you have made everyone unemployed,” and expressing concern for the “future of the country.” As the situation escalated, clashes occurred between protesters and security forces, involving stone-pelting and the use of water cannons and lathi-charges. Amidst the unrest, authorities briefly detained Aditya Kumar for his own safety before returning him to his mother. The incident has prompted public debate regarding the safety of children at political demonstrations and the police response to the student protests. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Bihar student protests draw attention to six-year-old Aditya Kumar Six-year-old Aditya Kumar has become a focal point of Bihar student protests in Patna after making bold remarks regarding government accountability and police action during BPSC exam demonstrations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-student-protests-draw-attention-to-six-year-old-aditya-kumar ### 2026-08-25: Patna student protests feature viral video of child demanding CM's resignation A video of a six-year-old child demanding the resignation of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary during student unemployment protests in Patna has gone viral. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patna-student-protests-feature-viral-video-of-child-demanding-cms-resignation --- Cite as: Student protests in Bihar regarding unemployment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/student-protests-in-bihar-regarding-unemployment