Bihar Public Service Commission Aspirants Demand Re-exam Amid Protests
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants are in the midst of a significant protest, demanding a re-examination for the 70th BPSC prelims. The situation escalated as the students rejected offers for talks from the Patna district administration, feeling their concerns regarding alleged question paper leaks have not been adequately addressed.
Key Developments in the Protest
- Police utilized lathicharge to disperse protesting BPSC aspirants in Patna, who are adamant about their demand for a re-exam.
Support from Political Figures
- Prominent political leader Prashant Kishore, chief of Jan Suraj, joined the protesting aspirants at Gandhi Maidan. He criticized the Bihar government for what he termed “lathi-tantra,” emphasizing the students’ right to peacefully protest.
- Kishore expressed, “We are not going for a protest. Students are sitting there; we are going to meet them. Gandhi Maidan is a public place.”
District Administration’s Response
- Gaurav Kumar, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), visited the protest site, while Patna District Magistrate (DM) Chandrasekhar Singh warned against the ‘Chatra Sansad’ (students’ congregation) called by Kishore.
- DM Singh remarked, “The district administration will not allow students to congregate near the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Gandhi Maidan… Adequate security personnel have been deployed.”
Continued Protests
The aspirants have been protesting at Gardani Bagh for over a week, seeking the cancellation of the 2024 Integrated Combined Competitive Examination due to the alleged question paper leak. As the situation develops, the students remain steadfast in their demands, showcasing their determination for justice in the examination process.
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