Police in Patna used water cannons and detained student leaders Tuesday to disperse protesters demanding the cancellation of the 70th [1] BPSC examination.
The clash highlights growing tensions between civil service aspirants and state authorities over the integrity of the recruitment process in Bihar. The outcome of these protests could influence how the state manages future competitive examinations and addresses student grievances.
Demonstrators gathered near Raj Bhavan in Patna to protest alleged irregularities in the 70th [1] BPSC exam. The group, which included BPSC aspirants, student organizations, and NSUI activists, demanded that the government cancel the current test and schedule a fresh one [2].
Police intervened as the demonstration intensified, deploying water cannons to push back the crowds [3]. Authorities also detained several individuals, including NSUI leader Rajesh Ram [2].
The protesters presented a five-point [2] charter of demands to the administration. While the specific details of every point were not disclosed, the central demand remains the complete nullification of the 70th [1] examination due to the suspected irregularities.
Similar protests have occurred in the region as students seek greater transparency in the examination system. The use of force by police has increased the volatility of the situation near the governor's residence [3].
“Police in Patna used water cannons and detained student leaders”
The escalation of protests in Patna reflects a systemic lack of trust in the BPSC's ability to conduct fair examinations. By deploying water cannons and detaining student leaders, the state has prioritized immediate crowd control over the resolution of the underlying grievances. This friction suggests a deepening divide between the youth population seeking government employment and the administrative bodies overseeing those opportunities.
