Bihar Bandh
Independent MP Pappu Yadav called for a statewide Bihar Bandh, demanding the cancellation of the BPSC exam due to allegations of a question paper leak. Demonstrators, primarily students, blocked roads and vowed to continue protests until justice is served.
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Vandalising property
The protests led to significant disruptions across Bihar, with demonstrators blocking major roads and halting traffic in key areas like Ashok Rajpath and Dak Bungalow Crossing in Patna. Several public and private vehicles were damaged during the agitation, and clashes between protesters and police resulted in further chaos.
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Origin of the protests
The protests began after allegations of a question paper leak during the BPSC Preliminary Exam on 13 December 2024. Students accused authorities of mismanagement, including missing question paper bundles and lack of proper security measures. The government’s dismissal of these claims led to widespread dissatisfaction, sparking demonstrations across Bihar.
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Pappy Yadav's call for re-examination
Pappu Yadav called for an investigation into the lathicharge, as well as the removal of cases filed against students. He garnered support from Azad Samaj Party’s Chandrashekhar Azad and AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi, pledging to disrupt state assembly proceedings starting March 21 if their demands were unmet.(Image credit: ANI)
Chhatra Yuva Shakti's torch procession
Chhatra Yuva Shakti supporters holding a torch procession. Supporters of Pappu Yadav staged demonstrations across Patna, disrupting traffic in key areas like Ashok Rajpath and Dak Bungalow Crossing. Police detained several protesters attempting to enforce the bandh.
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Destruction and damage
Tyres set on fire by members of 'Chhatra Yuva Shakti' to block a road during the protest. Patna DM Chandrashekhar Singh stated that adequate security forces were deployed to restore order. Vehicular movement in most areas was normalised, though tensions remained high in protest-hit zones.
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Accusations on the police
Demonstrators accused the police of excessive force against peaceful protests. Pappu Yadav called for an investigation into the lathicharge, as well as the removal of cases filed against students.
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Restoring peace
Patna DM Chandrashekhar Singh said adequate security forces had been deployed across the city to ensure order.
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