Bihar Exam Officer's 'Dogs Bark' Remark For Protesters Triggers Row
A Bihar Public Service Commission official faced backlash after using a Hindi proverb comparing student protesters to 'barking dogs' while an elephant passes. The remark drew condemnation from opposition leaders, forcing the official to issue a clarification.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing tension between job aspirants and government commissions regarding exam transparency and the perceived arrogance of public officials.
The Bihar Public Service Commission exam controller's use of a Hindi proverb to describe Patna's student protest triggered a massive row, with social media users claiming the officer compared the protesters with dogs.Exam Controller Rajesh Kumar was addressing a press conference over the protest of job aspirants against BPSC. When a journalist asked a question about the answer sheet of the candidate who secured the third rank in the 70th BPSC, the officer replied, "The most important thing is that if you believe there is some truth to your allegations, why don't you go to court? This is not the Commission's job.
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