Protests Escalate in Patna Over BPSC 70th Exam; Educator Khan Supports Candidates
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Synopsis
Protests have intensified in Patna as hundreds of candidates seek justice over the alleged rigging of the 70th BPSC Preliminary Examination. Prominent educator Khan Sir has joined protesters, demanding the Bihar Public Service Commission to hold a re-exam, citing serious flaws in the examination process.
Key Takeaways
- Hundreds of candidates protesting alleged BPSC exam rigging.
- Khan Sir demands a re-conduct of the exam.
- Evidence of irregularities presented to the Patna High Court.
- Initial hearing held on January 16, awaiting further proceedings.
- Disparity in exam results raises concerns about the examination process.
Patna, Feb 17 (NationPress) Hundreds of candidates demonstrating against alleged manipulation in the 70th BPSC Preliminary Examination flooded the streets of Patna on Monday. Notable educator Khan Sir participated in the protest, insisting that the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) must conduct a fresh examination.
The candidates have been on strike for the past 62 days, advocating for a just examination procedure.
Khan, accompanied by the protesting candidates, marched towards Gardanibagh Dharna Sthal, carrying what he claims to be essential proof of irregularities.
He declared that the evidence he holds would urge the Patna High Court to mandate a re-examination.
The request for a re-exam is also currently under judicial review.
The initial hearing occurred on January 16, during which the High Court instructed BPSC to provide an affidavit by January 31.
Nevertheless, despite several listings, the case has not been heard again until now, with a hearing anticipated on Monday.
Numerous petitions, including those submitted by Jan Suraaj (Prashant Kishor’s party), Purnea MP Pappu Yadav, and Khan, have been consolidated in court, all calling for a re-exam and the withdrawal of FIRs against the protesting candidates.
Khan has pointed out significant flaws in the exam process, asserting: “The exam took place on December 13 with three distinct question paper sets. One set was utilized for the test while the other two were meant to be secured in the treasury post-exam. However, reports from Nawada and Gaya treasuries indicated that the unused two sets of question papers were not deposited. Following irregularities at the Bapu Examination Complex, nearly 12,000 students had to undergo a re-exam on January 4. Shockingly, instead of crafting new question sets, BPSC reused the same missing papers from Nawada and Gaya,” Khan stated.
“This resulted in an unusual disparity in outcomes, as only 6 percent of candidates succeeded in the December 13 exam, while 19 percent passed the January 4 re-exam,” Khan remarked.
Khan firmly believes that these inconsistencies are sufficient to demonstrate the rigging in court and ensure a re-examination order.
As the protest intensifies and the court hearing looms, all attention turns to the Patna High Court’s next decision regarding the fate of the 70th BPSC examination.
