Bhim Army activists clash with police in Patna during protest over job exam irregularities

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A scuffle erupts between protestors and security personnel during the Aazad Samaj Party's Adhikar March (Rights March), in Patna on Saturday, August 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI

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.

#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) and the Bhim Army stage a protest in the Gandhi Maidan over the alleged irregularities in the BPSC exam. Barricades have been installed, and robust security measures are in place. Police personnel have been deployed at the site. pic.twitter.com/9VKuXBmPJu

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