Bihar Civil Service Exam Faces Protests Over Alleged Paper Leak and Mismanagement

Tensions escalated as candidates claimed irregularities, while officials denied allegations and defended the exam's integrity.

Protests erupted at the Bapu Exam Centre in Patna over claims of a leaked question paper and delays in distributing exam materials.
Candidates reported issues such as missing OMR sheets, delayed question booklets, and insufficient exam materials at the test center.
BPSC Chairman Ravi Manu Bhai S Parmar dismissed the allegations, attributing confusion to logistical challenges and social media misinformation.
A video captured Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh slapping a protesting candidate, further fueling controversy.
Officials stated that the exam process was monitored in real-time and assured that no complaints were reported from other centers across Bihar.