6 days ago
Rahul Gandhi Accuses Bihar Government of Weaponising Police
Students and people preparing for government jobs are protesting in Bihar.
They are unhappy about problems in recruitment exams.
The protest is taking place at Gardanibagh.
They want a fourth Teacher Recruitment Examination to be held.
They also want one combined preliminary and main examination.
The protesters want negative marking removed.
They are asking for all jobs in the recruitment drive to go to people with Bihar domicile.
Rahul Gandhi said the government should answer questions about exam irregularities and alleged paper leaks.
He also accused the BJP-led government of using the police to avoid responsibility.
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led Bihar government of using police to avoid accountability over student protests.
Students and job aspirants are protesting at Gardanibagh over recruitment examinations and government jobs.
Protesters are demanding a proposed fourth Teacher Recruitment Examination, including a single-stage PT-mains format.
Their demands also include removing negative marking and ensuring 100% domicile-based recruitment.
Gandhi questioned alleged recruitment irregularities, paper leaks and the continuing impact on Bihar’s youth.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, students and job aspirants, and the BJP-led government in Bihar.
- What
- Students and job aspirants are protesting over recruitment examinations and government jobs; Rahul Gandhi accused the government of weaponising the police to evade accountability.
- Where
- The protests are taking place at Gardanibagh in Bihar.
- When
- The statement was made on Wednesday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- Protesters are demanding changes to the proposed fourth Teacher Recruitment Examination, removal of negative marking, 100% domicile-based recruitment, and action over alleged exam irregularities and paper leaks.
Key facts
- Protest location
- Gardanibagh, Bihar
- Protesters
- Students and job aspirants
- Main issue
- Recruitment examinations and government jobs
- Examination demand
- A proposed fourth Teacher Recruitment Examination, or TRE-4
- Exam format demand
- A single-stage PT-mains examination
- Other demands
- Removal of negative marking and 100% domicile-based recruitment
- Rahul Gandhi’s allegation
- The BJP-led Bihar government is weaponising the police to evade accountability
Quotes
Rahul Gandhi
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress politician
“Why are there irregularities in recruitment exams? Why no action on allegations of paper leaks? And how long will this tampering with the future of the youth continue?”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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