BPSC protest: This came after Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishore and the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants protested at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Sunday. Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishore addresses the protesting BPSC aspirants for the cancellation of the BPSC 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) exam over the alleged paper leak, in Patna on Sunday.
Bihar Police has registered an FIR against 600-700 individuals, including Jan Suraj Chief Prashant Kishor. For unauthorized gathering, instigating people and creating law and order issues in Gandhi Maidan. They are protesting and demanding for re-examination of Bihar Public Service Commission.
BPSC Protest: Why this happened in Bihar?
The BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) protests occurred due to a series of grievances related to the recruitment process and the functioning of the Commission.
1. Delays in Exam and Results: Candidates expressed frustration over the prolonged delays in the announcement of results for BPSC exam. Which significantly affected their career prospects. For instance, the delay in the results of the BPSC 64th combined competitive exam (held in 2018) was a major point of contention.
2. Irregularities in the Recruitment: There were allegations of irregularities in the BPSC recruitment process. Such as discrepancies in the examination pattern, lack of transparency, and errors in the final results. These issues led to protests by candidates who felt they were being treated unfairly.
3. Demand for Reforms: Protestors demanded reforms in the BPSC exam system to ensure more efficiency, fairness, and timely conduct of exams. They called for the use of modern technology and transparency in the entire process. Which would make the recruitment process smoother and more credible.
4. Inadequate Government Response: Protestors also criticized the state government response. Alleging that their concerns were not being addressed adequately or in a timely manner. This lack of responsiveness further fueled the discontent and led to large-scale protests.
In essence, the protest were primarily driven by the demand for fair treatment, timely exams and results, and reform in the functioning of the Bihar Public Service Commission.
