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BPSC row: Students break through barricades in bidto gherao CM residence; water cannons used

YASHIKA BAJAJ25 Aug 2026, 07:10 amUpdated 5h ago1 min readIndiaIndia

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BPSC row: Students break through barricades in bid to gherao CM residence; water cannons used

Students in Patna protested the 70th BPSC examination, demanding its cancellation due to alleged irregularities. They also sought changes to the Teacher Recruitment Examination and other recruitment processes. Protesters marched towards Raj Bhavan, breaking police barricades despite official warnings. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav urged constructive dialogue and transparency in all competitive examinations. The ongoing agitation highlights widespread concerns regarding Bihar's recruitment procedures.

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Source: Times of India · YASHIKA BAJAJ. Published 25 Aug 2026, 07:10 am.

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