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Prashant Kishor Detained During Hunger Strike Over BPSC Exam Controversy

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Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor was detained on Monday during his hunger strike at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, where he was protesting against alleged irregularities in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination. The hunger strike began on January 2, with Kishor demanding the cancellation of the December 13 BPSC exam following allegations of a question paper leak. Police removed Kishor and his supporters from the protest site in the early hours and transported him to Patna AIIMS for a medical checkup. Speaking to PTI, Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh confirmed the arrest, stating that Kishor and others had been sitting on an “illegal dharna” at a restricted site near the Mahatma Gandhi statue. The Patna Police had earlier registered a case against Kishor for holding the protest at Gandhi Maidan. “They will now be produced before a court,” the District Magistrate added. The controversy stems from the December 13 BPSC exam, which was marred by allegations of a leaked question paper. In response, the commission ordered a retest for select candidates, which took place on January 4 at 22 centers in Patna. Of the 12,012 eligible candidates, 5,943 appeared for the retest, which reportedly concluded without any misconduct or malpractices. Despite the BPSC’s assurance that the retest was conducted fairly, Kishor and his supporters have continued to push for the exam’s cancellation, citing the need for greater accountability in the recruitment process. Kishor’s hunger strike and subsequent detention have drawn attention to the ongoing grievances of civil service aspirants in Bihar, reigniting the debate on transparency and fairness in competitive examinations. Source: telegraph India Photo Credit: telegraph India

BPSC Exam Protest Intensifies: Suicide, Lathi-Charge, and Arrests Amid Aspirants’ Demand for Re-Exam

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The ongoing protests against the alleged question paper leak in the 70th Combined Preliminary Examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) have escalated into a major crisis. Hundreds of aspirants, gathered at Patna’s Gardanibagh since December 18, are demanding the cancellation of the exam and a fresh re-exam for all candidates. The agitation intensified after a candidate who had appeared for the preliminary examination died by suicide on Tuesday night. The tragic incident added fuel to the already growing unrest among aspirants, some of whom have been on a hunger strike since December 20. Three hunger strikers have been hospitalized due to deteriorating health. Chaos erupted on Wednesday night when police resorted to a lathi charge to disperse students marching toward the BPSC office in Patna. Reports indicate that around 50 protesters sustained serious injuries, including women who were allegedly hit in the stomach. An FIR has been registered against individuals accused of entering restricted areas and inciting unrest. Ashutosh Kishor, one of the protesting aspirants, alleged police brutality and claimed that educators supporting the protest, including Rohit Sir, were detained by authorities. The unrest has drawn support from political leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of Opposition in Bihar, and Independent MP Pappu Yadav. Yadav criticized the state government on X, calling its handling of the issue “mentally ill governance.” Despite BPSC’s dismissal of the paper leak allegations as mere rumors, the Commission has ordered a re-exam for students who appeared at Patna’s Bapu Nagar center. However, aspirants are unwavering in their demand for a complete cancellation and re-examination of the preliminary test, citing systemic flaws and lack of accountability in the recruitment process. The protests reflect growing discontent over employment opportunities and trust in institutional processes, raising questions about governance and accountability in Bihar. Source: The Print Photo Credit: The Print

NEET-PG To Be Conducted This Month, Question Paper To Be Prepared Two Hours Before Exam: Report

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The NEET-PG exam for admission to postgraduate medical courses is reportedly set to be held later this month. This development follows a meeting between the Home Ministry and officials from the government’s anti-cybercrime body. In a significant shift, the question paper will now be prepared just two hours before the exam, according to NDTV sources. Originally scheduled for June 23, the NEET-PG exam was abruptly postponed hours before its start amid a row over alleged irregularities, including leaked question papers for the undergraduate exam. The government had then said it would “undertake a thorough assessment of the robustness of processes of NEET-PG, conducted by the National Board of Examinations for medical students.” The cancellation of the exam, which saw the enrollment of thousands of aspiring medical professionals, led to widespread protests, particularly from those who had traveled long distances to take the test. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan appointed a high-level committee to investigate the complaints. The suspension of the NEET-PG exam followed public outcry over similar issues with the NEET-UG and UGC-NET tests. These exams, which play a pivotal role in confirming professorial appointments and awarding research fellowships, have been under scrutiny for potential irregularities. Minister Pradhan recently confirmed student reports that NEET-UG and UGC-NET questions were being sold on the darknet, spotlighting the National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting both exams. This revelation led to the removal of the NTA’s chief, SK Singh. The UGC-NET exam is now rescheduled to be held from July 25 to 27, while the NEET-PG exam will be organized from August 21 to September 4.