Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Bihar Elections Disrupt Job Aspirants' Training at Patna's Gandhi Maidan
In Patna, India, people preparing for government jobs usually train at Gandhi Maidan.
But, with elections coming up, the local government has closed the ground for public use, making it hard for these trainees to practice.
The ground is being used for things related to the elections, and the trainees now have limited space to train, which is causing problems.
Many young people are trying to get these jobs to improve their lives and help their families.
This situation highlights the challenges they face while pursuing their goals, like stable jobs and respect.
The closure has caused the aspirants difficulty with running and stretching for their tests, leading to many colliding or even being injured.
The government is being asked to improve its support for these job seekers and provide free training.
Gandhi Maidan in Patna, used for government job training, is closed to the public.
The closure is due to election-related activities and will last from October 24 to November 3.
Job aspirants preparing for physical tests are squeezed into limited training spaces.
Aspirants are preparing for upcoming recruitment exams, including police constable posts.
The closure is causing difficulties for trainees, affecting their preparation for job exams.
- Who
- Government job aspirants and district administration
- What
- Closure of Gandhi Maidan to the public for election activities, impacting training of government job aspirants.
- When
- October 24 to November 3
- Where
- Gandhi Maidan, Patna, Bihar
- Why
- For security and administrative reasons due to elections.
- Location
- Gandhi Maidan, Patna
- Affected Group
- Government job aspirants
- Reason for Ground Closure
- Election-related activities
- Posts with Physical Tests
- 19,838 police constable posts
- Notice Duration
- October 24 to November 3
- Estimated Trainees at Maidan
- 20,000 daily