Overview

• Large groups gathered at Dak Bungalow crossing on Monday, where police said they used mild force after protesters tried to breach barricades and blocked traffic.
• Patna (Central) SP Diksha confirmed efforts to disperse the crowd as demonstrators refused to vacate the road despite repeated warnings.
• Aspirants argue the State Teacher Eligibility Test, meant to be held twice a year, has not been conducted for roughly 1.5 years, undermining fairness in hiring.
• Media reports cited by Hindustan Times say the government plans the next STET in 2026 while moving ahead with TRE-5, a timetable candidates claim would exclude them.
• This was the second major demonstration in about two weeks following an August 7 lathi-charge on STET protesters, with several detentions reported on Monday.