Patna High Court will hear a petition filed by Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party on January 15, seeking a re-test of the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC).
The plea, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, highlights alleged irregularities in the exam and requests that results not be published until a re-test is conducted.
Advocate cites exam irregularities
Advocate Pranav Kumar, representing Jan Suraaj, stated: "We have requested the cancellation of the exam due to irregularities and sought an order to withhold results until a re-test is held."
Prashant Kishor's hunger strike continues
Prashant Kishor, the driving force behind Jan Suraaj, has been on a hunger strike since January 2 in support of students protesting against the alleged exam misconduct. Despite his weakened health, Kishor remains committed to his cause. Doctors at Jay Prabha Medanta Super Speciality Hospital report that while his condition has stabilized, he has yet to resume normal food intake.
Jan Suraaj president Manoj Bharti recently met with Bihar's Chief Secretary, submitting a memorandum requesting a meeting between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and student representatives to address their concerns. However, no such meeting has taken place so far.
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BPSC's response and opposition support
The BPSC has not announced plans to cancel the exam but did conduct a re-test for select candidates at the Bapu examination center in Patna. Opposition parties, including Pappu Yadav, have expressed support for the students, with a Bihar bandh planned for January 12 to amplify the demands.
The Supreme Court had earlier declined to hear a similar petition, directing petitioners to approach the High Court under Article 226, which allows High Courts to address fundamental rights violations or other significant grievances.
Senior advocate VV Giri, representing Jan Suraaj, explained that the petition includes detailed accounts of alleged irregularities and ongoing student protests. The case underscores the growing demands for transparency and fairness in the state's examination process.
As the Patna HC prepares to hear the case, the outcome will have significant implications for the BPSC examination system and the political landscape in Bihar.
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