Tejashwi Yadav Alleges Corruption In 70th BPSC Exam; Demands Reforms & Re-Examination

The controversy over the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination has intensified as Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav accused the recruitment process of malpractice and institutional corruption.

In a letter to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi outlined eight key demands, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in competitive examinations.

He alleged systemic flaws within the BPSC compromised the 13 December 2024 exam.

In his letter, Tejashwi wrote, “The cancellation of the examination at the Bapu Examination Centre in Patna and the re-examination at the same venue is a measure to conceal institutional flaws.”

He criticized the decision to use private agency staff instead of government employees for managing such a significant examination.

Tejashwi called it a blow to the process’s credibility and demanded that only government employees conduct future exams to prevent similar controversies.

The RJD leader stated, “I want to urge the Chief Minister to Identify and penalise those responsible for the malpractice in the December 13 exam. I also demand a high-level independent inquiry into the allegations of corruption in the BPSC.”

Tejashwi called for a complete overhaul of the BPSC to ensure fairness in recruitment. He suggested that the government should compensate affected candidates, establish mechanisms to hold the Commission accountable, and safeguard the merit-based selection process from external influence.

He further alleged that irregularities extended beyond the Bapu Examination Centre and occurred at other locations as well. Yadav pointed out that the BPSC’s acknowledgment of these lapses underscores systemic shortcomings.

“I demand the cancellation of the entire 70th Preliminary Examination and the organisation of a re-examination for all candidates to ensure fairness,” Yadav declared.

Tejashwi Demands Probe Into BPSC Exam Irregularities & Candidate Inclusion

The Opposition leader also raised concerns about approximately 90,000 registered candidates who were unable to complete their application due to procedural inefficiencies and alleged corruption. He advocated for allowing these candidates to participate in the re-examination process.

Tejashwi Yadav noted, “Allegations levelled by students that private coaching institutes predicted more than 25 percent of the questions in the paper raise concerns about potential leaks. A thorough investigation is needed into it. An independent and impartial judicial probe is required to investigate the widespread irregularities.”

In his letter, Tejashwi Yadav highlighted that thousands of candidates have been protesting in harsh weather, voicing their dissatisfaction with the BPSC’s handling of the issue.

Additionally, he condemned the state government’s insensitivity towards the grievances of the agitating students.

He urged CM Nitish Kumar to cancel the 70th Preliminary Examination entirely and announce a fresh date for a re-examination with clear, transparent guidelines to rebuild candidates’ confidence.

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