Bhim Army activists clash with police in Patna during protest over job exam irregularities
Bhim Army activists clashed with police in Patna during a protest demanding a judicial inquiry into BPSC exam irregularities and increased reservation for state candidates. Police intervened to clear the roads and restore traffic flow.
Why it matters
The incident reflects ongoing social and political tensions regarding government recruitment processes and reservation policies in Bihar.
A scuffle broke out between Bhim Army activists and the police during a protest in Patna on Saturday (August 29, 2026) over alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), officials said.
Activists of the Bhim Army took out a march from the Gandhi Maidan here to press for several demands, including a judicial inquiry into the 70th BPSC examination, and the implementation of a policy for 85% reservation of State candidates in Bihar government recruitments.
The protestors tried to breach barricades near the JP Golumber, SP City (Central) Mamta Kalyani told PTI .
“The demonstrators gathered near Gandhi Maidan and tried to disrupt the movement of traffic. Despite our repeated requests, they refused to vacate the roads. Later, police dispersed the agitators and restored normal traffic movement,”Ms. Kalyani said.
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