BPSC candidates protested against Nitish Kumar in Samastipur.

Patna January 13, 2025: The Pragati Yatra of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Samastipur on Monday was met with protests from BPSC candidates and students, highlighting growing discontent among the youth over recent examination controversies and governance issues.

During Pragati Yatra, Nitish Kumar visited Rayapur in Ujiarpur block and Sheikhupur in Warisnagar, but faced significant resistance. At the Samastipur Collectorate, members of a student organization raised slogans of “Nitish Kumar Go Back,” expressing dissatisfaction with the handling of the 70th BPSC examination and related incidents.

Demand for Cancellation of the 70th BPSC Preliminary Test (PT):

Students have alleged irregularities in the exam process. They demanded action against the District Magistrate of Patna stemming from allegations that he slapped a student on December 13, 2024.

The students have voiced outrage over repeated instances of lathi charges by Patna police, apart from an incident on December 13, 2024, at the Bapu Centre in Kumhrar, which has fuelled widespread discontent.

During the protests in Samastipur, police used mild force to disperse demonstrators who were obstructing the roads and creating unrest.

The protests against the Bihar government over issues related to the 70th BPSC examination have intensified, with demonstrations currently underway in Patna’s Gardanibagh locality.

The agitation has expanded beyond students, drawing support from various political parties and leaders, indicating the broader political ramifications of the unrest.

The core group leading the protests is demanding the cancellation of the 70th BPSC PT and action against alleged police and administrative excesses.

The candidates are being backed by political parties:

Political parties like Jan Suraj Party, Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan (Pappu Yadav), RJD, Congress, and CPI-ML, have also joined the protests, emphasizing their criticism of the government’s handling of the situation.

The convergence of student grievances and political opposition underscores the gravity of the issue. The protests, cantered in Gardanibagh, have become a focal point for expressing discontent against the state government and its handling of public examinations, police actions, and governance concerns.

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