Patna, on one hand students are protesting for BPSC exam in Patna, the capital of Bihar, while on the other hand the exam is being conducted again today. Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is organizing the exam today on 4 January at 22 centers in Patna. About 12000 candidates will appear in this exam. However, this exam is being conducted only for those candidates, whose centers had irregularities. At the same time, students are demanding to cancel the exam in the whole of Bihar and conduct the exam again.

Section 163 implemented near the exam centers

At the same time, tight security arrangements have been made in Patna for the BPSC exam. In this regard, Section 163 has been implemented near the exam center. Section 163 will be effective near the exam centers from 8 am to 5 pm today. Under Section 163, public gathering of more than five people within 100 meters of the examination centers is prohibited. Also, demonstrations, processions and use of loudspeakers without permission have also been banned. Candidates and their companions will not be allowed to carry mobile phones or smart devices, although police officers and examination staff will be exempted from this ban.

22 centers set up for re-exam

Let us tell you that BPSC has conducted the examination again for 12000 candidates there after the disturbance at an examination center in Patna. However, 22 centers have been set up for these candidates this time. Out of these, 15 examination centers fall under Patna Sadar subdivision. This examination is being conducted at a time when protests against the BPSC exam are continuously intensifying. On Friday, thousands of students disrupted rail and road traffic in Patna, while several student organizations attempted to march to the Chief Minister's residence. The protest escalated after the police used force, injuring several protesters.