BPSC Candidates to Stage Major Protest Against Exam Irregularities
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Synopsis
On January 30, candidates will hold a significant demonstration in Patna, calling for the cancellation of the 70th BPSC preliminary examination due to alleged irregularities. This protest coincides with the upcoming Patna High Court hearing on the examination process.
Key Takeaways
- Major protest planned for January 30.
- Candidates demand cancellation of the exam.
- Protest coincides with court hearing on January 31.
- Concerns raised over exam results and process.
- Student unrest is growing amid allegations of favoritism.
Patna, Jan 29 (NationPress) With rising frustration regarding alleged irregularities in the 70th BPSC preliminary examination, candidates are gearing up for a large-scale demonstration on Thursday (January 30), urging for cancellation of the exam.
The protest is timed just ahead of the Patna High Court's hearing on January 31, where petitions questioning the examination process will be evaluated.
Organizers anticipate that thousands of students will participate in the demonstration on January 30.
To rally support, aspirants have been actively visiting coaching centers in Musallahpur Haat, Bhikhana Pahadi, Annie Besant Road, and other locations, encouraging students to join in significant numbers.
Moreover, they are connecting with students from various districts within Bihar to bolster their movement.
Since December 18, protesting candidates have been conducting a sit-in at Gardanibagh, branding their movement as “Shiksha Satyagraha”, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of non-violent protest.
In light of the authorities' lack of response, they have chosen to intensify their protests, coinciding with Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary on January 30.
Furthermore, candidates are questioning the BPSC's decision to announce the exam results while the matter remains under judicial review.
They argue that the commission acted prematurely, ignoring students' concerns and the pending court decision.
As the situation surrounding the 70th BPSC preliminary examination escalates, student leader Saurabh Kumar has expressed significant worries about inconsistencies in the results published by the BPSC.
Kumar points out that only 6.3 percent of candidates who took the examination on December 13 passed.
In stark contrast, 19.2 percent of candidates who participated in the January 4 re-exam were successful. Kumar contends that this uneven success rate hints at favoritism and selective candidate clearing.
He has also criticized the re-exam held at 22 centers instead of limiting it to just one, despite BPSC initially canceling the test due to issues at a single center. Additionally, he raised concerns about the quality of questions in the re-exam, further questioning the overall fairness.
The day after the protest, the Patna High Court is scheduled to review the case on January 31.
A total of 14 petitions have been submitted, seeking the exam's cancellation on several grounds, including question paper leaks, last-minute changes in exam centers, and procedural errors.
The court has combined all petitions for a unified hearing. With escalating student unrest and legal scrutiny, the BPSC is under heightened pressure to address claims of irregularities, favoritism, and mismanagement.
