Protests continue over paper leak

BPSC 70th CCE prelims re-exam row: Controversy is increasing regarding the 70th Combined Preliminary Examination (CCE) of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). Following allegations of paper leak, candidates demonstrated at Gandhi Maidan in the capital Patna demanding cancellation and re-conduct of the examination. On Sunday, 29 December, the police resorted to lathicharge to control the protest, resulting in a tense situation.

in protest Prashant Kishore, head of Jan Suraj Many political personalities including others participated. The protesters have been protesting for the last one week and have even tried to enter the BPSC campus.

Protests and police action

Effort to move towards Chief Minister’s residence

• The protesters led by Prashant Kishore Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s residence Marched towards.
• JP Golambar But the police tried to stop them.
• On breaking the police barricade lathi charge This was done, which caused a stampede.

Scope of protest:

• The candidates are demanding cancellation of the exam and re-conducting it.
• They allege that the examination was not fair due to paper leaks and irregularities.

#WATCH Bihar | BPSC aspirants continue their protest in Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, demanding a re-exam to be held for the 70th BPSC prelims.

Jan Suraaj Chief Prashant Kishor also present at the protest pic.twitter.com/q9qUrv6wTd

— ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2024

BPSC’s stance: Exam will not be cancelled.

BPSC clarified that held on 13th December 70th CCE Prelims Exam will not be cancelled.

• Controller of Examination Rajesh Kumar Singh Said:
  • “There is no question of canceling the exam.”
  • “The exam was canceled only due to disruption at Bapu exam centre.”
  • “The preliminary examination will be held on January 4 at another centre.”

BPSC statement regarding paper leak allegations:

• Singh said that some Private Coaching Institute A campaign is being run to provoke the students and get the exams cancelled.
• BPSC accepted the demands of the protesters baseless told.

support of political figures

Tejashwi Yadav’s support:

• Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav Met the protesters.
• Wrote a letter to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar demanding cancellation of the examination.

Congress and other parties:

• Bihar Congress President Akhilesh Prasad Singh and independent MP Pappu Yadav also supported the protesters.

Role of Prashant Kishore:

• Jan Suraj Party Founder Prashant Kishore wrote a letter to the Chief Secretary to cancel the exam.
• he told the government three days Warned of finding a solution within.
• “If the government does not find a solution, I will lead the protest myself.”

Demands of protesters and allegations on BPSC

Demand of candidates:

• The 70th BPSC exam should be canceled and conducted again.
• Transparency and fairness should be ensured.

Allegations on BPSC:

• Paper leaks and irregularities should be investigated.
• Action should be taken against irregularities that occurred during the examination.

Lathi charge and increasing scope of protest

The protest intensified after the police lathicharge.

• Students demonstrated at Gandhi Maidan and other areas.
• The anger of the students is clearly visible on social media also.