Student Protests Erupt in Bihar Over Controversial BPSC Exam

Bihar sees escalating tensions as political leaders and students protest against the 2024 BPSC exam. Allegations of government failure and police crackdown have sparked widespread outrage, with opposition leaders demanding justice and transparency in the examination process. The Bihar government promises an investigation into the alleged irregularities.

In Bihar, political unrest intensifies as Congress and CPI-ML leaders lead a march to Raj Bhavan, confronting police barricades. Their aim was to discuss the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination controversy with the Governor.

Students in Patna demand the cancellation of the BPSC's Integrated Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination 2024, citing irregularities. Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan criticized the state government's inability to address students' grievances.

Protests escalated as police deployed lathi charges and water cannons against demonstrators in Gandhi Maidan, leading to injuries and public outcry. Opposition figures, including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, condemned the police's actions and backed students' calls for exam transparency. Education Minister Sunil Kumar assured a thorough investigation by the BPSC.