Patna January 9, 2025: Allegations of widespread irregularities in the 70th preliminary examination of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) have led a group of candidates, headed by Pappu Kumar, to file a petition in the Patna High Court.
The petitioners are demanding the cancellation of the exam held on December 13, citing claims of large-scale rigging and urging for a re-conduct of the examination.
Candidates are protesting against BPSC:
For several days, candidates have staged demonstrations, voicing their concerns over the alleged malpractice.
Dissatisfied with the perceived inaction of the government, the petitioners have sought judicial intervention to ensure fairness and transparency in the examination process.
The petitioners have raised serious allegations of large-scale rigging during the examination, procedural lapses by the authorities, and a lack of transparency in the handling of complaints by the BPSC.
Their primary demand is for the BPSC examination to be annulled and re-conducted under stricter oversight to ensure fairness for all candidates.
A law firm approached the Apex Court:
The matter had previously reached the Supreme Court on January 7, where a petition was filed demanding the cancellation of the exam due to alleged irregularities. Action against officials, including the SP and DM, responsible for the reported lathi charge on protesting students of BPSC, a CBI investigation into the alleged rigging, supervised by a retired Supreme Court Judge.
The petition, presented by a law firm, was heard by a bench comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar, and Justice KV Vishwanathan. However, the Supreme Court declined to hear the case, directing the petitioners to approach the Patna High Court.
This controversy highlights critical concerns regarding the integrity of competitive exams in Bihar, which are gateways to key administrative positions.
The outcome of the case in the Patna High Court could set a precedent for handling similar allegations in future examinations and influence public confidence in state institutions.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the case will be closely watched by candidates, stakeholders, and the public alike, given its potential impact on the recruitment process and institutional accountability.
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