Students in Bihar Hit the Streets Demanding Police Constable Jobs and Exam Answer Keys
In Patna, Bihar, students poured onto the streets on Monday, raising their voices against the Bihar government’s delay in announcing new police constable and government job vacancies. They claim no fresh recruitments have happened for over two years, leaving thousands of young job seekers in limbo. With Bihar assembly elections likely just around the corner in October or November, the protesters urged authorities to release notifications soon—before the polls kick off.
The group marched straight toward the Chief Minister’s residence, chanting slogans for justice. Their key demands? Release the answer keys for the Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Service Commission (BPSSC) and Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) exams right away. They also want question booklets and carbon copies to ensure transparency. One student leader, Khusbu Pathak, climbed atop barricades to speak to reporters. "We’ve shouted about this injustice so many times, but the administration ignores us," she said. "Today’s protest is peaceful—we’re just begging the government to meet our needs. Give us the Bihar Police Inspector notification before the elections!"
Police set up barricades to stop the march, but determined students pushed some aside and kept moving. A delegation even tried meeting officials to hand over their demands, though access remained tight. Another protester, Nitish Kumar, shared his frustration. "For two years, no new Bihar police constable vacancies! It’s tough surviving in Patna as a student from a poor farming family. We’re not MPs’ or MLAs’ kids—we grind for these jobs. The administration blocks us, but we’re protesting constitutionally."
Aman Kumar Yadav, who also scaled the barricades, made it clear: they’ll only talk to the Chief Minister or Chief Secretary. This "Mukhyamantri Awas Gherao" campaign highlights the growing anger among Bihar’s youth over job shortages amid rising unemployment.
For context, the Bihar police constable exam, run by CSBC, wrapped up in phases from July 15 to August 3. Meanwhile, BPSSC announced just 33 Enforcement Sub-Inspector posts in the Transport Department back on May 29. Tensions aren’t new—last week on September 9, students marched again, this time protesting cuts to teaching jobs under the Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE-4).
As Bihar gears up for a high-stakes electoral showdown, the spotlight falls on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s NDA alliance. The NDA holds 131 seats in the 243-member assembly, with BJP at 80, JD(U) at 45, HAM(S) at 4, plus two Independents. The opposition INDIA bloc, led by RJD (77 seats), Congress (19), and left parties (CPI(ML)-11, CPI(M)-2, CPI-2), totals 111 and is gunning to topple the government.
These student protests underscore the urgent call for Bihar government jobs and fair recruitment processes. With elections looming, will the demands spark real change? Stay tuned as the story unfolds in Bihar politics.
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