'Dog-barking' remark on students: Tejashwi says BPSC official 'mirrors CM's language'
Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav has demanded an apology from a BPSC official who used a derogatory proverb to describe protesting students. The incident has intensified political tensions regarding exam irregularities and government accountability in the state.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing friction between student activists and government officials over the integrity of competitive examination processes.
NEW DELHI: Bihar leader of opposition and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has demanded an apology from BPSC examination controller Rajesh Kumar over his "dog-barking" remark against protesting students. While RJD scion also took a sharp dig at chief minister Samrat Choudhary, alleging official's language "mirrors the CM's language."Tejashwi said immediate action should be taken against the official, warning that such comments could set a wrong precedent in Bihar and encourage officials to speak disrespectfully to students and the public.Speaking to news agency ANI, Tejashwi criticised the Bihar government over the ongoing protests linked to the 70th BPSC examination. He said the examination controller’s remarks reflected the “language of the chief minister”.“This official should be removed immediately and made to apologise,” Tejashwi said.
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