A large group of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants protested in Patna on Friday, demanding the withdrawal of proposed changes to the rules for the 70th BPSC Preliminary Examination. The protesters, who gathered outside the BPSC office, voiced their concerns over the introduction of a normalization process for the exam. They argued that this process, which adjusts scores based on exam difficulty across different shifts, would create an uneven playing field. Instead, they called for a "one shift, one paper" system, which they believe would be fairer and more transparent.
The situation escalated when the police intervened, using lathicharge to disperse the crowd. Several protesters were reportedly injured in the scuffle, leading to further unrest. The exam, scheduled for December 13, is expected to be taken by over five lakh candidates across 925 centers.
The protests gained wider attention when rumors spread on social media claiming the arrest of popular Patna-based tutor Khan Sir, who had expressed solidarity with the protesters. The Patna Police dismissed these rumors, clarifying that Khan Sir had voluntarily visited the Gardani Bagh police station to support the detained students and was not arrested.
BPSC officials confirmed that no changes would be made to the exam format, and the old system would be followed. They also stated that the normalization process would not be applied. Despite this, the protesters continue to demand action, hoping to resolve their concerns ahead of the upcoming examination.
