A Patna district magistrate slapped a protesting BPSC aspirant amid ongoing unrest over the commission's normalization policy and alleged exam irregularities. Students are demanding clarity and fairness in the upcoming 70th BPSC exam. The recent arrest and release of student leader Dilip Kumar further fueled the protests, which have garnered support from prominent educators.
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