The protest by BPSC students demanding the cancellation of the 70th CCE exam has escalated, with Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor getting involved in a heated exchange with the protesters. The DM has filed an FIR against Kishor and other known individuals for organizing the protest without permission. Kishor has also alleged that crores of rupees have been exchanged for posts in the BPSC exam, causing hesitation to order a fresh examination.
BPSC Protest: Escalation and Allegations of Corruption
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has been embroiled in controversy following a protest by candidates demanding the cancellation of the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE). The protest took a dramatic turn with the involvement of Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, who engaged in a heated exchange with protesters.
Background
The BPSC is responsible for conducting recruitment exams for various government positions in Bihar. However, allegations of corruption and irregularities have plagued the commission for years. In the past, there have been protests and lawsuits over alleged manipulation of exam results and appointments.
Current Protest
On January 25, 2023, BPSC candidates gathered in Patna to protest alleged irregularities in the 70th CCE exam. They claimed that the question paper contained errors and ambiguities, and some candidates were allowed to access the paper prior to the exam.
Prashant Kishor's Involvement
Prashant Kishor, a political strategist and former advisor to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, joined the protesters and launched a scathing attack on the BPSC. He alleged that crores of rupees had been exchanged for posts in the exam, and that the commission was unwilling to order a fresh examination due to political pressure.
DM's FIR
Following the protest, the District Magistrate of Patna filed an FIR against Prashant Kishor and other known individuals for organizing the protest without permission. Kishor has maintained his innocence and vowed to continue supporting the protesters.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. What are the allegations against BPSC? Allegations include corruption, irregularities in exam papers, and manipulation of results.
2. Why are the candidates protesting? Candidates are protesting alleged errors and ambiguities in the 70th CCE exam and unfair advantages given to some candidates.
3. What is Prashant Kishor's role in the protest? Kishor has joined the protesters and alleged widespread corruption in the BPSC, accusing the commission of selling posts for money.
4. What is the government's response? The government has suspended three senior BPSC officials and promised an inquiry into the allegations. However, it has not yet ordered a fresh exam.
5. What is the future of BPSC? The future of BPSC depends on the outcome of the ongoing inquiry and the credibility of the commission in the eyes of the public. If the allegations are substantiated, there could be significant reforms and restructuring of the commission.
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