Hundreds of BPSC Aspirants Demonstrate in Patna, Demand Shift and Single Hall for 70th Exam
Hundreds of Bihar Public Service Commission aspirants stormed the streets of Patna to protest against the alleged implementation of normalization in the upcoming 70th Joint Examination. The protest went on outside the BPSC office where hundreds of candidates gathered, causing the blockage of Belly Road in the heart of the city.
Protest Demands: One Shift and Single Hall
The protesters, while strongly opposing the reports about normalization, stated that it would hamper their prospects in the extremely competitive examination. They asked the BPSC to hold the exam in a single shift in a single hall so that every one of the 480,000 students appearing for the exam on December 13 at 925 centers in Bihar was assessed in a fair and merit-based manner.
Police Intervention During Demonstrations
The massive crowd gathered for the protest led to the intervention of the Patna Police. The police had to resort to lathi-charge (baton charge) in order to disperse the students, and this resulted in a face-off between the authorities and the aspirants. Many students continued to be on the streets despite the forceful measures by the police, unmoved by the police and continuing their demonstration in solidarity.
BPSC Clarifies Stand on Normalization
As the unsteadiness in Bihar continues growing, the Bihar Public Service Commission has officially come to conclude that normalization would not apply to the 70th Civil Service Examination. The Secretary of BPSC, Satyaprakash Sharma, dismissed the controversy with an official statement of its denial of rumors which have caused concern among people. "Normalization would not be applied in the 70th Civil Service Exam. These are just rumors because the intention is to besmirch the credibility of the commission," Sharma said in a press conference.
Exam Information and Roster of Applicants
The 70th Joint Examination by BPSC is slated to take place on December 13, encompassing 925 examination centers across Bihar. This exam is set to attract approximately 480,000 candidates, making it one of the largest competitive exams in the state. The vast number of participants underscores the intense competition and the high stakes involved, further fueling the candidates' determination to ensure a transparent and equitable examination process.
