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BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh said that the 70th CCE examination will not be canceled under any circumstances.
Students have been protesting in Gardnibagh for the last nine days demanding the cancellation of the 70th CCE examination. (Image: PTI)
BPSC candidates in Patna are continuing their protest demanding cancellation of BPSC 70th CCE exam. He has accused Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) of irregularities in the 70th Combined Competitive Examination. However, the Commission is adamant on conducting the examination without any delay. Speaking to reporters on Friday, BPSC Controller of Examinations Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that the examination will not be canceled under any circumstances.
Amidst the protests by the candidates, Rajesh Kumar Singh while addressing the media reiterated that BPSC will not cancel the 70th Combined Preliminary Examination. He also announced that the main examination will be conducted in April. He advised the candidates to concentrate on preparing for the main examination instead of continuing their protest.
He also said that the Commission is committed to conducting the examination with complete transparency and fairness.
“Protesters are being influenced by external factors”
When asked about the protest by the candidates, the controller of examination said that only a few candidates are opposing the examination. He claimed that the opposing candidates are making baseless allegations and they do not have any concrete evidence. He said that the Commission is continuously receiving emails from other candidates assuring that there were no irregularities in the examination. Singh further said that the protesters are being influenced by external factors.
Khan sir had to face opposition from students
Teacher and YouTuber Khan Sir joined the BPSC candidates protesting in Patna demanding re-examination. He criticized the commission, claiming that the exam was too easy and questioned why important evidence such as CCTV footage was hidden.
“Why did the Commission hide the evidence and CCTV footage? Many things have come to light which are subject of investigation… We will go to the Supreme Court, we will also tell the President what is happening in Bihar… First the country’s GDP fell, then the bridge broke in Bihar and now the BPSC has collapsed,” Khan sir said.
However, their participation led to criticism from students, who felt that Khan sir and Rehman sir had shifted the focus of the protest from student concerns to their own political interests. He accused the teachers of hijacking the movement and demanded that they leave.
Prashant Kishor supported students, criticized government actions
Jan Suraj founder Prashant Kishore met the protesting students and condemned the use of police force against them. He expressed his solidarity with the students, saying that he would stand with them as long as they continue to protest. Kishore said that the students’ right to protest should be respected.
The protests started after rumors of paper leak during the 70th BPSC examination held at Bapu Bhawan examination center in Patna on 13 December. Although the BPSC rejected the claims as baseless and ordered re-examination, the students continued to demand cancellation of the exam and vowed to continue their protest.
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