Tejashwi Yadav, leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), joined students in Patna protesting an alleged leak of the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) prelims [1].
The escalation marks a significant political confrontation between the RJD and the BJP-led state government over the integrity of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam system.
Yadav joined aspirants who allege that the 70th CCE prelims were leaked [1]. During the demonstrations, the RJD leader condemned the state government's handling of the situation and the broader state of law and order. The protests intensified on Monday, Dec. 30 [1], as students demanded accountability for the alleged breach.
To further the cause, Yadav announced a protest march to the Raj Bhavan scheduled for Aug. 19 [2]. The march aims to bring the students' grievances directly to the governor's office.
Student protesters cited a previous firing on students in Siwan as evidence of the government's aggressive approach toward youth activism. Reports indicate that police have used lathicharge and water cannons to disperse students during these demonstrations [1].
This unrest follows a pattern of systemic instability in the region. Some reports indicate that around 400 student protests have been held in Bihar historically [1]. The current wave of unrest focuses on the transparency of the BPSC, and the protection of aspirants' futures.
Yadav said the government must be held accountable for the failure to secure the examination process. He linked the current crisis to a wider failure of governance in the state.
“Tejashwi Yadav joined students in Patna protesting an alleged leak of the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) prelims.”
The alignment of a major opposition leader with BPSC aspirants transforms a bureaucratic grievance into a political movement. By leveraging the frustration of the youth over exam leaks and citing police violence, the RJD is positioning itself as the primary defender of the state's students against the BJP government's administration.
