Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP-led Bihar government of using police force to suppress students protesting against recruitment irregularities and job scarcities.

  • Students in Bihar are protesting at Gardanibagh over recruitment exam irregularities.
  • Rahul Gandhi claims the government is using police as a weapon to evade accountability.
  • Demands include TRE-4 exams, removal of negative marking, and 100% domicile-based recruitment.

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government in Bihar on Wednesday regarding the ongoing student protests in the state. Gandhi accused the administration of weaponizing the police force to avoid answering legitimate questions regarding recruitment processes.

In Gardanibagh, students and job aspirants have taken to the streets to protest against irregularities in recruitment examinations and the lack of government jobs. The protesters are demanding a proposed fourth Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4), a streamlined single-stage PT-mains exam, the removal of negative marking, and a policy of 100% domicile-based recruitment.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the stability of the state's administrative framework is being challenged by a massive trust deficit among the youth. The recurring allegations of paper leaks and exam delays in BPSC exams have created a volatile environment where academic aspirations clash directly with state enforcement mechanisms.

You can’t snatch away someone’s future by instilling fear. The students of Bihar will keep asking questions; they demand accountability.

Taking to 'X', Gandhi questioned why there is no action on paper leak allegations and why the government responds to protests with batons and water cannons instead of dialogue. He specifically highlighted a chilling incident in Siwan, where he alleged firing occurred on protesters using an AK-47.

The situation escalated in Patna on Tuesday when protesters marched toward Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary's residence, leading to clashes with security personnel at Dak Bungalow Chowk.

Historical Background

The controversy surrounding the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) and teacher recruitment is not a new phenomenon. For years, the state has struggled with systemic issues including exam delays, transparency concerns, and high-profile paper leak scandals that have left thousands of aspirants in limbo.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the primary demands of the Bihar student protesters?
They are seeking the TRE-4 examination, an end to negative marking, and recruitment based strictly on state domicile.

2. What was Rahul Gandhi's specific criticism?
He criticized the government for using police force and water cannons to suppress students rather than addressing the underlying recruitment irregularities.