Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the Bihar government over allegations of irregularities in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination, claiming the government cannot conduct an exam “without a paper leak.”
Key Allegations and Concerns
- Paper Leak Accusations
- Candidates alleged that question papers were leaked or distributed 30 minutes to 1 hour late at certain centers.
- Some aspirants also reported insufficient question booklets and answer sheets.
- Delayed Question Papers
- One aspirant claimed:“Many students did not receive the OMR sheet or the question booklet for 15 minutes, while some received it an hour late, only to have it snatched away in 10 minutes.”
- Administrative Lapses
- Reports surfaced of chaos during the exam, with candidates complaining about:
- Torn answer sheets
- Insufficient exam materials
- These concerns fueled protests outside the BAPU Exam Centre in Patna.
- Reports surfaced of chaos during the exam, with candidates complaining about:
Tejashwi Yadav’s Response
- Tejashwi Yadav criticized Bihar’s Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha for remaining silent.
- He condemned the government’s repeated failures, stating:“This government cannot conduct any examination without a paper leak.”
- He also highlighted reports of a District Magistrate (DM) slapping a candidate during the protests, along with police lathi charges on students.
- Yadav questioned Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s silence on the matter despite the gravity of the issue.
BPSC Chairman’s Denial
- BPSC Chairman Parmar Ravi Manubhai dismissed the allegations, stating:“The exam was conducted smoothly across all districts, including Patna. There were no official complaints of irregularities.”
- He acknowledged receiving reports of disturbances at one Patna center but claimed the commission responded promptly by deploying officers to the site.
Protest Highlights
- Candidates protested against the alleged irregularities and mismanagement during the exam.
- Key complaints included:
- Delayed distribution of question papers
- Shortage of exam materials
- Accusations of a potential question paper leak
Political Fallout
The incident has sparked political tensions in Bihar:
- Tejashwi Yadav and the opposition have used the issue to criticize the ruling government, questioning its administrative efficiency.
- The silence of senior BJP leaders and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on the matter has added fuel to the controversy.
Conclusion
The allegations of irregularities in the BPSC examination have led to student protests and strong opposition backlash. While the BPSC Chairman denies any wrongdoing, the growing dissatisfaction among aspirants raises concerns about transparency and management in Bihar’s recruitment processes.