The protest against the alleged question paper leak in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination gained momentum on Sunday as students marched towards Chief Minister Nitish Kumar&#39s residence in Patna. Security was heightened to manage the unrest, but determined protesters attempted to encircle the CM&#39s house, leading to minor clashes with the police.March sparks tensionsThe agitation began with students gathering at Gandhi Maidan near the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, following a call by Prashant Kishor for a &#39Chatra Sansad&#39 (Students&#39 Parliament). Despite the authorities denying permission for the event, protesters broke barricades at JP Golambar and advanced closer to the CM&#39s residence. Police managed to halt their progress approximately 100 meters from the next barricade.#WATCH | Bihar | BPSC aspirants continue their protest in Patna&#39s Gandhi Maidan, demanding a re-exam to be held for the 70th BPSC prelimsJan Suraaj Chief Prashant Kishor also present at the protest pic.twitter.com/q9qUrv6wTd— ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2024In response to their refusal to leave the site, water cannons were deployed to disperse the crowd. Protesters, supported by Jansuraj Party workers carrying banners and slogans, demanded a fair resolution to the examination controversy.Negotiations and assurancesFollowing prolonged demonstrations, Prashant Kishor addressed the protesters, announcing that a five-member delegation of students would meet the Chief Secretary to present their demands. The government officials here have assured us that a discussion will take place to address the grievances, said Kishor.#WATCH | Bihar | BPSC protest | Jan Suraaj Chief Prashant Kishor says, The government officials present here have assured us that the government has agreed to discuss the demands of the students and the five-member students&#39 committee will go and talk to the Chief Secretary… pic.twitter.com/hW8PxEJRVK— ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2024However, he cautioned that further protests would resume if the negotiations failed. If the decision is not in favor of the students or injustice is done, we will fully support them in their fight, Kishor added.Demand for re-examinationStudents have been protesting for over a week, calling for the cancellation and re-examination of the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE), 2024. Allegations of a question paper leak have fueled their demand, with claims that re-examining only one center would undermine the principle of a level playing field.The protests, marked by escalating tensions and calls for justice, underline the students&#39 resolve to fight for transparency in the examination process.
