BPSC Exam Cancellation: Protests Intensify Across Bihar with Roadblocks and Political Support
BPSC Exam Cancellation: Protests by BPSC aspirants demanding the cancellation of the 70th Preliminary Exam and other issues continue in Bihar's capital, Patna. Political leaders, including Pappu Yadav, have extended their support, intensifying the agitation.
Protests Disrupt Rail and Road Traffic in Bihar
Protesters blocked roads and rail tracks, with some lying down on the tracks at Secretariat Halt Station in Patna, stopping passenger trains. Traffic on National Highways and State Highways across Bihar has been severely impacted.
Notable Incidents
Protesters set tires ablaze on the Purnia-Saharsa National Highway.
Roads were blocked with buses and trucks in Purnia and Aurangabad.
The situation has led to long traffic jams as administration teams work to clear blockades.
Political Leaders Join the Protest
Pappu Yadav, MP from Purnia, announced a statewide ‘Chakka Jam’ (roadblock) on Friday in solidarity with the students. He called on all student organizations to join the protests. On Thursday, he warned that highways and railways across Bihar would be blocked if the exams were not canceled.
Pappu Yadav vowed to take the matter to the Supreme Court if the exam is not canceled.
Protesters rallied against the alleged injustice towards students and police lathi charge on peaceful demonstrators.
Prashant Kishor Begins Hunger Strike in Support
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraj, began an indefinite hunger strike near the Gandhi Statue in Patna on Thursday. He condemned the government's actions, accusing them of misleading the youth. He was joined by his organization’s volunteers. However, the district administration declared the protest site unauthorized and illegal, issuing a notice against Kishor and urging him to relocate.
Allegations of Police Brutality Spark Outrage
Students expressed anger over the alleged police lathi charge on peaceful protesters. They claim:
Innocent aspirants were unfairly targeted.
Cases were filed against protestors.
Protesters vowed to intensify their movement if their demands were not met.
Demands of the Protesters
Cancellation of BPSC 70th Preliminary Exam due to alleged irregularities.
Action against officials responsible for mismanagement and lathi charge.
Justice for students impacted by the alleged discrepancies in the exam.
Administration's Warning
The district administration has warned against disrupting train services or creating public disturbances. Officials assured no action would be taken if protests remained peaceful but stated that cases would be registered if public infrastructure was blocked.