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Rahul Gandhi slams Bihar govt over police lathi-charge on teacher aspirants
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Bihar government for a police lathi-charge on teacher aspirants protesting for the TRE-4 recruitment notification. He accused the BJP of using lathis against unemployed youth and stood with the protesters, while authorities described a restrained dispersal after initial aggression. The protests raised concerns over TRE-4 notification delays and youth employment in Bihar.
Why It Matters
The incident centers on government promises for TRE-4 vacancies and the handling of protests by security forces, affecting public trust and political narratives in Bihar and national opposition dynamics.
Timeline
6 Events
Rahul Gandhi posts criticism on X about youth, lathis, and unemployment
May 9, 2026
Rahul Gandhi posted on X criticizing the Bihar government for police lathi-charge on peaceful protestors, arguing that youth demanding their rights are met with lathis and condemning the perceived lies about unemployment and vacancies. He expressed solidarity with the protesting teachers and urged fulfillment of TRE-4 promises.
Tejashwi Yadav comments on the government over TRE-4 timeline
May 8, 2026
Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, posted on X criticizing the state government, alleging BJP leaders prioritize their own children as ministers while unemployed youths await the TRE-4 notification and accusing the government of betrayal to Bihar’s youth.
Police statement on dispersal and injuries
May 8, 2026
Police issued a statement that they attempted to persuade protesters to return and not breach barricades. Despite repeated requests, the crowd did not listen, became aggressive, and a senior police officer sustained injuries. The force used to disperse the crowd was described as mild and controlled.
Detentions linked to TRE-4 protest; student leader detained
May 8, 2026
Three people, including student leader Dilip Kumar, were detained. Authorities stated that nearly 13 lakh candidates were awaiting the TRE-4 notification.
FIR registered following TRE-4 agitation
May 8, 2026
An FIR was registered against four individuals and several unidentified persons in connection with the TRE-4 agitation and related events in Patna.
Protest and lathi-charge at JP Roundabout in Patna demanding TRE-4 notification
May 8, 2026
A large number of teacher aspirants gathered at JP Roundabout and headed towards the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) office to demand the TRE-4 recruitment notification. Police carried out a lathi-charge to disperse the protesters, with several aspirants, including women candidates, reported to have sustained injuries amid the clash.