New Delhi. The issue of alleged paper leak in the 70th CCE examination of Bihar Public Service Commission has gained momentum. Pappu Yadav, Independent MP from Purnia, led the statewide ‘Bihar Bandh’ today, 12 January 2025, in support of the students protesting over this issue. The students demand that this examination should be cancelled. For the past several days, protesters were protesting in Gardnibagh of Patna.
#WATCH Bihar: Supporters of Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav hold a protest in Patna demanding cancellation and re-examination of the BPSC exam.
Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav has called for a ‘Bihar Bandh’ today. pic.twitter.com/7xqOtUNY1U
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Pappu Yadav took to the streets, demonstrations across the state
Pappu Yadav today took out a huge procession from Income Tax Square to Dak Bungalow Square in Patna. He was seen standing on an open vehicle demanding justice for the students. Taking aim at the state government, he said, “Those who are anti-students, their Ram-Ram is true. The people of Bihar are on the streets.” Protestors blocked main roads, burnt tires and closed markets. Traffic came to a standstill at Ashok Rajpath, NIT Mod and Dak Bungalow intersection in Patna.
Protests in other districts also
Widespread protests also took place in other districts including Begusarai, Gaya, Supaul and Barh. Protestors blocked NH-31 in Begusarai and accused the government of inaction. Whereas in Gaya, protesters blocked the road at Sikariya turn, due to which traffic was affected in the entire city. Even during the flood, there was protest by burning tires on NH-31.
From Rail Roko movement to ‘Bihar Bandh’
This is not the first time that Pappu Yadav has taken a big step in support of students. On January 1, he had called for ‘Bihar Bandh’ and recently also conducted a rail roko movement at a station.
outrage against the government
The protesters made serious allegations of corruption and inaction on the state government and administration. During the demonstration, reports of vandalism of vehicles and stopping of metro construction work also came to light at many places.
