The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) announced on Saturday (January 11) that it has issued legal notices to multiple individuals, including politicians, for allegedly making "baseless" accusations regarding the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) conducted on December 13, 2024.
BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that notices had been sent to politicians, representatives of coaching centers, and others who questioned the commission's integrity, news agency PTI reported.
"Some more notices will be sent shortly," he added, declining to name the recipients.
Legal Notices Spark Controversy
One recipient, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, was asked to provide "irrefutable and verifiable evidence" within seven days to support his allegations of malpractices in the Integrated 70th CCE.
Kishor had accused the BPSC of selling government jobs for Rs 1-1.5 crore, claiming the corruption amounted to over Rs 1,000 crore, reported PTI.
Another recipient, Patna-based tutor and YouTuber Khan Sir, expressed disappointment over the notice but vowed to continue supporting students.
In addition, an FIR was filed against a coaching institute linked to Khan Sir for allegedly spreading misinformation about the BPSC exam.
Protests Gain Momentum
The controversy over the December 13 exam has led to statewide protests, with students, activists, and political leaders demanding its cancellation and a re-test.
At Gardani Bagh in Patna, where students have been staging a dharna for three weeks, Congress student wing leader Varun Choudhary observed a ‘maun-vrat’ (vow of silence) in support of their demands.
Students also held a press conference thanking leaders like Tejashwi Yadav, Pappu Yadav, and Prashant Kishor for backing their cause, despite political differences.
Protesters criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's silence on the issue, urging him to clarify his stance.
On January 3, widespread demonstrations erupted across Bihar as demands for the cancellation and re-conduct of the 70th Preliminary Test (PT) intensified. Student and youth organizations like the All India Students Association (AISA) and the Revolutionary Youth Association (RYA), along with CPI(ML) members and other Left mass organisations, played a crucial role in mobilizing protests.
On December 31, in Patna, Congress and Left party legislators, along with MPs, marched in solidarity with protesting students. Carrying banners and posters, the protesters encountered repeated barricades set up by the Patna administration. Undeterred by these obstacles, they continued their march and symbolically staged a sit-in on the road after being stopped near the Raj Bhavan by the police.
Earlier, on December 30, AISA and RYA members organized a statewide ‘chakka jam,’ halting transportation in protest against alleged irregularities and police brutality during the examination process. In Patna, students also organized a torch procession (‘Mashal Julus’), marching from Income Tax Golambar to Dak Bungalow crossing to highlight their demands.
The December 13 CCE exam has been marred by allegations of a question paper leak. While the government dismissed these claims, it ordered a re-test for over 12,000 candidates who appeared at a specific Patna exam center.
The ongoing protests underscore the growing unrest among students and aspirants, with political and social organizations rallying to demand accountability and transparency from the BPSC.
BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that notices had been sent to politicians, representatives of coaching centers, and others who questioned the commission's integrity, news agency PTI reported.
"Some more notices will be sent shortly," he added, declining to name the recipients.
Legal Notices Spark Controversy
One recipient, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, was asked to provide "irrefutable and verifiable evidence" within seven days to support his allegations of malpractices in the Integrated 70th CCE.
Kishor had accused the BPSC of selling government jobs for Rs 1-1.5 crore, claiming the corruption amounted to over Rs 1,000 crore, reported PTI.
Another recipient, Patna-based tutor and YouTuber Khan Sir, expressed disappointment over the notice but vowed to continue supporting students.
In addition, an FIR was filed against a coaching institute linked to Khan Sir for allegedly spreading misinformation about the BPSC exam.
Protests Gain Momentum
The controversy over the December 13 exam has led to statewide protests, with students, activists, and political leaders demanding its cancellation and a re-test.
At Gardani Bagh in Patna, where students have been staging a dharna for three weeks, Congress student wing leader Varun Choudhary observed a ‘maun-vrat’ (vow of silence) in support of their demands.
Students also held a press conference thanking leaders like Tejashwi Yadav, Pappu Yadav, and Prashant Kishor for backing their cause, despite political differences.
Protesters criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's silence on the issue, urging him to clarify his stance.
On January 3, widespread demonstrations erupted across Bihar as demands for the cancellation and re-conduct of the 70th Preliminary Test (PT) intensified. Student and youth organizations like the All India Students Association (AISA) and the Revolutionary Youth Association (RYA), along with CPI(ML) members and other Left mass organisations, played a crucial role in mobilizing protests.
On December 31, in Patna, Congress and Left party legislators, along with MPs, marched in solidarity with protesting students. Carrying banners and posters, the protesters encountered repeated barricades set up by the Patna administration. Undeterred by these obstacles, they continued their march and symbolically staged a sit-in on the road after being stopped near the Raj Bhavan by the police.
Earlier, on December 30, AISA and RYA members organized a statewide ‘chakka jam,’ halting transportation in protest against alleged irregularities and police brutality during the examination process. In Patna, students also organized a torch procession (‘Mashal Julus’), marching from Income Tax Golambar to Dak Bungalow crossing to highlight their demands.
The December 13 CCE exam has been marred by allegations of a question paper leak. While the government dismissed these claims, it ordered a re-test for over 12,000 candidates who appeared at a specific Patna exam center.
The ongoing protests underscore the growing unrest among students and aspirants, with political and social organizations rallying to demand accountability and transparency from the BPSC.
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