Patna, Jan 23 (NationPress) The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the outcomes of the 70th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination on Thursday. An impressive total of 21,581 candidates have successfully cleared the exam.

Candidates can access their results through the official BPSC website http://bpsc.gov.in. The commission extends its heartfelt congratulations to all successful candidates and wishes them the best in the forthcoming main written examination.

The BPSC 70th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination took place on December 13, 2024, with 3,28,990 candidates participating across 912 centres in Bihar. However, allegations concerning a paper leak at the Bapu Examination Centre in Patna led to widespread calls for the exam's cancellation and re-examination.

In response, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) rejected the demands to annul the entire examination. They opted to cancel the test solely at the affected Bapu Examination Centre, which was subsequently re-administered on January 4, 2025, at 22 centres in Bihar.

Despite significant protests, including demonstrations and legal challenges, BPSC has managed to release the results within 45 days of the examination. Students and activists have staged protests demanding the cancellation of the Preliminary Examination.

Three independent cases were submitted to the Patna High Court against BPSC, with petitions involving a team led by Prashant Kishor, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav, and a candidate group headed by Pappu Kumar. However, the Patna High Court, on January 16, declined to annul the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Preliminary Examination or delay its results.

The next court hearing for these cases is set for January 31, 2025.

Political figures such as Tejashwi Yadav, Pappu Yadav, and Prashant Kishor have shown their support for the protesting students and criticized the government for its inadequate response to the situation.

On three occasions, Patna police resorted to lathi charges on the protesters. Moreover, Prashant Kishor undertook a hunger strike lasting 15 days to express solidarity with the agitating candidates.

Despite the ongoing unrest, the BPSC has released the examination results, allowing 21,581 candidates to progress to the next phase of the recruitment process. The situation remains tense, with protests continuing and legal challenges still pending. The upcoming court hearing on January 31, 2025, may have further implications for the matter.