‘Kutte bhonke hazaar’: BPSC official's remark spark backlash amid student protests in Bihar
Aspirants and opposition leaders criticised Singh and the BJP-led Bihar government . They accused the BPSC official of "likening students to dogs".
Bihar's Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination controller Rajesh Kumar Singh faced backlash on Monday after remarks about student protests went viral on social media. Protests erupted across the state over the new two-stage format for teachers' recruitment exams. Singh responded to questions about the protesters' demands, saying, "I want to ask all those who have problems - why do you not move the court?
As far as the Commission is concerned, I would like to quote the proverb - haathi chale bazaar, kutte bhonke hazaar." The proverb, roughly translated, means that an elephant moves through a market unaffected by a thousand barking dogs. However, the video sparked a political row, with opposition leaders and aspirants accusing Singh of likening students to dogs.
Rajesh Singh later issued a brief video statement, expressing regret if he offended anyone. Several aspirants and opposition leaders, including opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav, called for Singh's apology and strict action against the BPSC official.
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