BPSC Rejects Calls for Statewide Re-Exam Following Protests Over Paper Leak Allegations

The Bihar Public Service Commission has confirmed a re-exam only for one affected center, as protests and political criticism intensify.

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has ruled out canceling the 70th Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination, citing a lack of evidence for widespread irregularities.
Protesters, alleging a paper leak and other malpractices, demand a statewide re-exam, claiming the issue affects all candidates, not just one center.
BPSC has scheduled a re-exam for January 4, 2025, exclusively for the Bapu Examination Center in Patna, where disruptions were reported on December 13.
Political leaders, including Prashant Kishor and Tejashwi Yadav, have criticized the state government, with Kishor condemning the use of force against protesters.
Authorities have accused private coaching institutes of instigating the protests, while protesters continue their sit-in, rejecting attempts to politicize their movement.