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Bihar students issue three-day ultimatum over exam irregularities
Students protesting alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in Bihar have given the state government three days to act, warning of a fast-unto-death from Friday if their demands are not met. The…
Students protesting alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in Bihar have given the state government three days to act, warning of a fast-unto-death from Friday if their demands are not met. The agitation began on August 18 at Gardanibagh in Patna.
They want an impartial probe, action against those accused, transparent recruitment exams, a single-tier format for selected tests, faster vacancy notifications and a domicile preference for Bihar candidates. The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced its fourth Teacher Recruitment Examination, covering more than 32,000 vacancies, but students say key demands remain unresolved.
A separate protest by guest faculty and PhD-holders has continued for over two weeks. They are seeking changes to assistant professor appointments, a higher age limit, regularisation and a domicile policy. Student leader Dileep Kumar was due to consult protesters on August 20 before a decision on the hunger strike.
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The dispute covers decisions by different recruitment bodies and higher education authorities, so a single government announcement may not resolve every demand. Exam format, vacancy calendars and eligibility rules can be changed through notifications, while action against candidates or officials accused of wrongdoing would require a separate inquiry and due process. A written response identifying which authority will examine each demand would be the clearest immediate signal. The next point to watch is the protesters’ decision after their August 20 consultation and whether the government responds before the threatened fast begins.
Source: thefederal.com
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