Bihar exam protests turn violent: Lathicharge, stone pelting in three districts after Jantar Mantar rally
Protests against alleged irregularities in competitive examinations in Bihar turned violent, with clashes reported in Katihar, Darbhanga, and Begusarai. Thousands of demonstrators faced police lathicharges and water cannons, escalating tensions after a solidarity march in Patna. The Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally, Janata Dal (United), have called for calm amid growing criticism of their handling of the protests.