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Patna Students Block Dakhbangla Chowk, Seek Chief Secretary Meeting Over BPSC TRE‑4 Demands
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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On Tuesday, student representatives from Bihar's BPSC TRE‑4 aspirants gathered at Dakhbangla Chowk in Patna, demanding the removal of negative marking and 100% domicile eligibility, and sought a meeting with the Chief Secretary.
Patna witnessed a concentrated student protest on Tuesday as representatives of BPSC TRE‑4 candidates assembled at Dakhbangla Chowk. The gathering turned into a blockade, with students surrounding the intersection to draw attention to their demands.
The core demands included the removal of negative marking from the preliminary test, granting 100% domicile preference for Bihar candidates, and other procedural changes they consider essential for a fair selection process.
Student leaders approached the office of the Chief Secretary, requesting a direct meeting to discuss the issues. While officials acknowledged the protest, they indicated that a formal meeting would be scheduled after the demonstration concludes.
Police presence was heightened around the area, but the protest remained largely peaceful despite the heightened tension. Authorities have asked demonstrators to disperse after the scheduled meeting time, emphasizing the need for law and order.
The event underscores growing frustration among aspirants over perceived inequities in the state civil service examination system, and it is likely to influence upcoming administrative deliberations.
The core demands included the removal of negative marking from the preliminary test, granting 100% domicile preference for Bihar candidates, and other procedural changes they consider essential for a fair selection process.
Student leaders approached the office of the Chief Secretary, requesting a direct meeting to discuss the issues. While officials acknowledged the protest, they indicated that a formal meeting would be scheduled after the demonstration concludes.
Police presence was heightened around the area, but the protest remained largely peaceful despite the heightened tension. Authorities have asked demonstrators to disperse after the scheduled meeting time, emphasizing the need for law and order.
The event underscores growing frustration among aspirants over perceived inequities in the state civil service examination system, and it is likely to influence upcoming administrative deliberations.