Ashok Choudhary Critiques Tejashwi Yadav for Deceiving Candidates Regarding BPSC Exam Normalisation

Patna, Dec 7 (NationPress) The Minister of Bihar Rural Work Department, Ashok Choudhary, has taken aim at Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav, accusing him of misleading candidates who are protesting the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) regarding the alleged implementation of a normalisation policy.

"The normalisation process is not in effect by the BPSC, thus the candidates' call for its retraction is unfounded. It is the responsibility of Tejashwi Yadav and his advisors for spreading inaccurate information that fuels these protests. This misinformation stems from a mistake made by Yadav's advisor," Choudhary stated on Friday.

Numerous candidates have claimed that there are unfair practices in the BPSC recruitment process, particularly concerning the normalisation of exam scores.

Choudhary further indicated that the state government may pursue disciplinary measures against those believed to be instigating unrest among candidates, framing the protests as politically motivated rather than driven by genuine issues.

This situation has emerged as a critical point, highlighting the clash between student concerns and political tensions in Bihar.

While the government asserts that normalisation is not part of the process, the candidates continue to demand transparency and fairness, intensifying the discussions within the state's political landscape.

During the police action, several aspiring candidates, including student leader Dilip Kumar, sustained injuries.

The demonstrators were expressing their discontent regarding the potential normalisation process for the 70th Combined Preliminary Examination set to take place in Bihar on December 13.

Previously, Satya Prakash Sharma, Secretary of the BPSC, clarified that no normalisation plan has been announced by the commission.

"If normalisation were to be adopted, it would have been explicitly stated in the notification or communicated through a separate notice," Sharma mentioned.

Sharma dismissed the protests as unfounded, stating: "Why should the commission clarify misleading discussions about normalisation? Those who are protesting do not appear to be serious candidates but rather individuals neglecting their studies."

He highlighted that typically only one percent of candidates pass, and those genuinely preparing for the exam are not engaged in such protests.

Earlier on Friday, hundreds of BPSC candidates rallied at the commission's office entrance in Patna.

With backing from student leaders, the candidates demanded that the exam proceed without normalisation, as has been customary.

The demonstrators contend that normalisation is unnecessary, particularly given that the exam will be conducted in a single shift across all testing centres.

Their request is for the exam process to remain consistent with previous practices, ensuring uniformity and fairness without additional adjustments.

Since a single set of questions is being administered, candidates argue that normalisation—a method typically used to account for discrepancies in difficulty across multiple shifts—holds no relevance.

The preliminary examination for the 70th combined BPSC examination is slated for December 13, 2024, in one shift across 925 centres in Bihar, with approximately 4.80 lakh candidates expected to participate. The admit cards were released on the commission's website on Friday.

The protests underscore a wider concern among candidates regarding transparency and fairness in recruitment procedures.

While the commission has dismissed the rumors about normalisation, candidates seek formal assurances to prevent any last-minute changes that could impact their opportunities.

This escalating discontent highlights the need for clear communication between examination authorities and candidates to maintain trust in competitive examination systems.

Earlier on Friday, Tejashwi Yadav expressed his support for the protesting candidates of the 70th Combined Preliminary Examination, further amplifying their calls for clarity and fairness in the examination process.