BPSC Student Protest: The controversy and demonstration regarding the 70th preliminary examination of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is not stopping. Amidst the cancellation of Bapu Examination Complex examination and its re-organization today (January 4), students are adamant about their demands. They are demanding cancellation of the entire examination and re-conducting of the examination at all the centres. At the same time, this issue has also heated up the politics of Bihar. Come, let us know the main stages of this controversy.
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- October 2024:
- BPSC released the vacancy of Combined Competitive Examination for 2027 posts in 27 departments.
- 4.80 lakh candidates applied for this.
- 13 December:
- The examination was conducted in which 3.25 lakh candidates took part.
- 912 examination centers were set up in 36 districts. There were 65 centers in Patna.
- There was a center for 12,000 candidates in Bapu examination complex, but 2,500 students could not take the examination.
Controversy in Bapu examination complex: Allegations of late paper and leak
- During the examination, students alleged that they got the paper late and it was also leaked.
- Performance of students:
- The students created a ruckus outside the centre.
- A case was registered against more than 60 candidates in this matter.
- BPSC and administration’s response:
- He termed these allegations as baseless.
December 16: Bapu Center exam canceled
- 16 December:
- BPSC canceled Bapu Exam Complex exams after students’ protest.
- 19 December:
- The date of re-examination was declared as 4 January 2025.
Demand of students:
- Students protested against the cancellation of exams at only one centre.
- He demanded cancellation of the entire examination and re-examination at all the centres.
- Since December 18, students are sitting on strike in Gardnibagh, Patna.
25 December: Demonstration and police lathicharge
- Students came to demonstrate outside the BPSC office.
- Police used lathi charge and water cannon.
- 28 December:
- Patna officials met to convince the students, but things did not work out.
- Prashant Kishor came in support of the students and talked about student parliament at Gandhi Maidan, but the administration did not allow it.
Prashant Kishore and police action
- 29 December:
- Prashant Kishore reached Gandhi Maidan, but after his departure, when the students started gheraoing the residence, the police resorted to lathi charge.
- A case was registered against hundreds of students and Prashant Kishore.
- 2 January:
- Prashant Kishore started fast unto death at Gandhi Maidan.
- The administration gave them notice and asked them to leave, but they remained on strike.
December 30: Students’ delegation met the Chief Secretary
- The students met the Chief Secretary regarding their demands, but no solution was found.
- Pappu Yadav also supported the students and met the Governor.
January 3: Road and rail routes disrupted
- On the call of Pappu Yadav, his supporters blocked roads and railways.
- Normal life was affected due to the protest.
January 4: Re-examination of Bapu Center
- Today, the examination of students of Bapu Examination Complex is being conducted at 22 examination centers in Patna.
- Students are still adamant on their demand to cancel the entire examination.
- Prashant Kishor’s fast continues for the third day today.
