Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Tejashwi Yadav Visits Injured Protesters, Escalates Bihar Exam Protest Claims
Students in Patna were protesting about how government exams are organized.
They wanted the teacher-recruitment exam to happen in one stage instead of two.
Some also wanted an earlier exam cancelled because they said it had problems.
Police stopped the students from marching to the chief minister’s home.
The protest became violent, with police using water cannons and batons, while police said protesters threw stones.
Several students were injured and taken to a hospital.
Tejashwi Yadav visited them and accused the government of treating them badly.
Protest leaders said they may call a state-wide shutdown if their demands are not addressed.
Tejashwi Yadav visited injured student protesters at Patna Medical College and Hospital after Tuesday’s clashes with police.
The protesters were demanding that upcoming Bihar Public Service Commission teacher-recruitment exams be conducted in a single stage.
Some protesters also sought cancellation of an earlier Combined Competitive Exam, alleging irregularities.
Yadav accused police of brutal baton-charging protesters and delaying treatment, while protesters alleged targeted assaults and delayed medical care.
Protest leader Saurabh Kumar Singh said about 40 protesters were detained and warned of a possible state bandh if demands remain unmet.
- Who
- Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, student protesters, police, and protest leader Saurabh Kumar Singh.
- What
- Yadav visited injured protesters and accused the government and police of suppressing a demonstration over alleged exam irregularities.
- When
- The clashes occurred on Tuesday, and Yadav visited the hospital on Wednesday, August 26.
- Where
- The protest took place in Patna, including the Gardanibagh area, and injured protesters were treated at Patna Medical College and Hospital.
- Why
- Protesters sought a single-stage format for upcoming Bihar Public Service Commission teacher-recruitment exams and cancellation of an earlier Combined Competitive Exam over alleged irregularities.
Protesters and Yadav
Police and Authorities
Conduct of the protest
Protesters and Yadav
Yadav described the demonstration as democratic and accused police of brutal baton-charging protesters; protesters also alleged that police specifically targeted some participants.
Police and Authorities
Police prevented the march to the chief minister’s residence and, according to the report, said protesters pelted police with stones during the confrontation.
Medical treatment
Protesters and Yadav
Yadav claimed injured students were denied timely treatment, while protesters reported waiting for stitches and treatment after reaching the hospital.
Police and Authorities
The report does not include a response from police or hospital authorities to those allegations.
Government accountability
Protesters and Yadav
Yadav accused the government of crushing young people’s futures and demanded that Samrat Choudhary apologize to the students.
Police and Authorities
The article does not report a response from the government or Samrat Choudhary to Yadav’s accusations.
- Hospital visited
- Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH)
- Main protest demand
- Conduct the upcoming teacher-recruitment written exams in a single stage rather than through prelims and mains.
- Additional demand
- Cancel an earlier Combined Competitive Exam conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission over alleged irregularities.
- Reported detention
- Protest leader Saurabh Kumar Singh said around 40 protesters were detained.
- Reported injuries
- A girl protester said she received head stitches after three hours; another protester said he received 13 stitches.
- Possible next action
- Protest leaders said a state bandh could be called if their demands remain unmet.