Bihar: Student Activist Dilip Kumar Freed After Arrest Linked to BPSC Exam Protest
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Patna, Dec 12 (NationPress) Student activist Dilip Kumar, who had been incarcerated following his arrest during a protest focused on the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam normalisation issue, was released from Beur Jail on Thursday evening.
On December 10, he was granted bail.
His detention ignited significant backing from students and activists calling for his release.
Dilip Kumar was apprehended on December 7 by the Gardanibagh police in Patna.
The arrest came in the wake of protests he led alongside other students against purported irregularities in the BPSC examination system, particularly concerning the normalisation process for the 70th BPSC examination scheduled for December 13.
The demonstrations disrupted traffic on Bailey Road and resulted in a case being lodged against Dilip Kumar and 250 unidentified individuals for inciting riots, obstructing government operations, and conspiracy.
Notable educators such as Khan Sir and Guru Rehman participated in the protests, which criticized the BPSC's decision to distribute question papers in multiple formats, arguing it would lead to unnecessary confusion among candidates.
Following his release, Dilip Kumar spoke to the media, expressing his gratitude for the extensive support he received from students, educators, and advocates nationwide.
He specifically acknowledged the advocates who assisted him pro bono.
In a passionate address, he stated: "If the coaching, education, and job mafia believe they can silence my voice by imprisoning me, they are mistaken. We will persist in our fight for students' interests. The confusion regarding question papers was initiated by the BPSC itself, with the chairman asserting that multiple sets would be available."
Dilip Kumar claimed that his arrest was part of a plot to stifle dissent before the examinations and reaffirmed his dedication to advocating for students' rights.
He also mentioned that his experience in Beur Jail provided him with perspectives that only reinforced his determination.
The protests and Dilip Kumar's arrest have underscored the rising dissatisfaction among students with the BPSC's administration of competitive examinations.
The normalisation policy and the alleged mishandling of question paper sets have emerged as critical issues for candidates, attracting strong criticism from educators and student leaders alike.
