Government job aspirants clashed with police in Patna on Tuesday while protesting for the cancellation of the 70th BPSC examination [1].
The unrest highlights growing frustration among students regarding the integrity of civil service recruitment in Bihar. If the government does not address allegations of irregularities, the protests could signal a broader collapse of trust in the state's administrative hiring processes.
Protesters began their march at Gandhi Maidan, moving toward Raj Bhavan [1]. Along the route, students passed through Dak Bungalow Chowk and moved near the residence of the Chief Minister [2, 3]. The demonstration turned violent as students broke through heavy iron barricades placed by security forces [1, 2].
Patna police deployed more than 200 officers to manage the crowd [1]. Despite the presence of these officers and the use of barricades, the protesters continued their advance toward the Governor's house [3].
The students are demanding that the government cancel the 70th BPSC examination [1]. They allege that the process was marred by irregularities, and are calling for a fresh exam schedule to ensure a fair selection process [1, 2].
Security was beefed up across the city as reports emerged that some protesters planned to gherao the residence of the Chief Minister [2]. The clash between the aspirants and the police disrupted traffic and security in several key areas of the capital city.
“Students clashed with police, broke through heavy iron barricades”
The clash in Patna underscores the high stakes of the Bihar Public Service Commission exams, where government positions are highly coveted. When aspirants perceive the system as unfair or irregular, the resulting volatility often leads to direct confrontations with state security. The government's response to these specific demands will likely determine whether the unrest remains isolated to this exam cycle or evolves into a larger movement against the state's recruitment machinery.
