Sat Dec 07 11:41:12 UTC 2024: ## Khan Sir Not Detained Amidst Bihar PSC Protest; BPSC Denies Normalization

**Patna, Bihar –** Tensions remain high in Patna following protests by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants over alleged changes to the 70th preliminary examination. Hundreds of students demonstrated near the BPSC office, demanding the exam be held in a single shift to avoid a normalization process they claim was unfairly implemented. Police dispersed the protesters with a mild lathi charge on Tuesday, sparking further outrage.

Prominent educator and YouTuber Faizal Khan (“Khan Sir”) joined the protests, advocating for the students’ rights and criticizing the BPSC’s perceived lack of communication. Social media posts falsely claimed Khan Sir had been arrested, a claim swiftly denied by Sachiwalaya Sub-divisional Police Officer Dr. Anu Kumari. She clarified that Khan Sir visited the Gardanibagh police station voluntarily and was later driven to his vehicle. Khan Sir, who reportedly felt unwell after the protests, has been admitted to Prabhat Memorial Hospital.

Khan Sir, along with other educators like Guru Rahman, stressed their commitment to constitutional protest and their lack of political motivations. They demanded the exam date be extended and applications rejected due to server issues be reconsidered. He specifically called for the removal of the normalization process, stating, “The process can be good, but the person implementing it should also be good.”

Adding to the confusion, the BPSC issued a statement emphatically denying any changes to the examination process or the implementation of normalization. The commission confirmed the exam will be held in a single shift on December 13th, rendering the normalization process irrelevant. Normalization, the BPSC explained, is a process used to adjust scores when an exam is held in multiple shifts with varying question paper difficulty levels. The BPSC’s clarification aims to quell the ongoing unrest, though the protests and demands from aspirants continue.

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