BPSC Protest: Police Baton-Charge Sparks Outrage
The BPSC protest has sparked a wider debate about the state of education and employment in Bihar, with opposition leaders accusing the government of failing to address the concerns of the youth. The demand for a judicial probe and action against responsible officers has gained momentum, with the opposition parties uniting in their condemnation of the police action.
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar condemned the police baton-charge on students in Patna, demanding a judicial probe into irregularities in the teacher recruitment process and action against responsible officers. The protesters were seeking the release of supplementary results of a teacher recruitment exam, which were delayed, and an audit of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC).
The police action outside the Bihar Chief Minister's residence has sparked widespread outrage, with opposition leaders accusing the government of being insensitive to students' concerns. The Congress alleged that the government has failed to address the issue of unemployment, with a 30% unemployment rate and 2 lakh vacant posts in the education sector. The party also demanded the immediate release of BPSC TRE 3.0 supplementary exam results, claiming that only 66,000 out of 87,774 teaching posts were filled, with no explanation for the remaining 21,000 posts.
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar, accusing it of habitually beating and mistreating youth who demand their rights democratically, while protecting criminals and the corrupt. He said the government would be replaced in the upcoming assembly elections, with people uniting to change it after 20 years of ineffective governance. The opposition leaders have united in their condemnation of the police action, demanding justice for the protesting students and a fair resolution to the BPSC recruitment process.
The incident has highlighted the deep-seated frustration among the youth in Bihar, who are demanding better employment opportunities and a fair chance to compete for government jobs. The opposition parties have vowed to continue their support for the protesting students, demanding that the government take immediate action to address their grievances and ensure a transparent and fair recruitment process.