BPSC Chairman Confirms Exams Will Proceed as Scheduled
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Patna, Dec 13 (NationPress) In a firm statement, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has categorically dismissed any possibility of a question paper leak, asserting that the examination will not be cancelled under any circumstances.
A high-level meeting took place at the BPSC headquarters in Patna in response to the allegations of a paper leak. This meeting was attended by BPSC Chairman Ravi Manu Bhai Parmar, the Examination Controller, Secretary, and other senior officials to assess the situation.
BPSC Joint Secretary Kundan Kumar refuted the allegations, confirming that there was no paper leak at any examination centres across Bihar.
He acknowledged incidents of disruption at the Bapu Examination Centre in Patna around 12:15 PM, but firmly stated that the claims of a paper leak were unfounded.
Chairman Ravi Manu Bhai Parmar reiterated the position, asserting: “The examination process remained intact despite the unrest instigated by a group of students. Some unruly candidates disrupted the examination by stealing question papers and OMR sheets from the centre. These individuals are currently being identified, and strict action will be taken against them.”
Parmar highlighted that approximately 5,500 candidates sat for the exam at the Bapu Examination Centre, emphasizing that the incident was confined to a single block of this centre.
He confirmed that the exam, held across 912 centres in a controlled and monitored environment, would unequivocally not be cancelled under any circumstances.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is currently dealing with the implications of allegations surrounding the 70th Preliminary Examination, which experienced disturbances at the Bapu Examination Center in Kumhrar, Patna.
Parmar addressed worries regarding delays in the distribution of question papers and the ensuing unrest, clarifying that any delays are generally compensated by granting additional time to the affected candidates.
“The notion of cancelling an exam that involves 3.25 lakh candidates is impractical and unjust to the majority, despite the disruptions affecting only 300-400 students,” Parmar stated.
Chairman Parmar insisted that the disturbances were restricted to a small group of candidates and emphasized that the integrity of the exam remains intact.
He reiterated that the paper was not leaked and assured that appropriate measures would be taken against those who disrupted the examination process.
While the BPSC convened a meeting to review the situation, agitated candidates gathered at the commission's office, causing a disturbance. The protests escalated, leading police from four stations—Secretariat, Kotwali, Shastri Nagar, and Airport police stations—to step in and disperse the crowd.
The situation further deteriorated when Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh slapped a candidate during the initial unrest at the examination centre.
“Around 150 candidates exited the examination hall with question papers and OMR sheets, creating a scene. However, the exam had not been compromised, as the question paper boxes were opened in the presence of students in their respective classrooms,” Singh stated.
