A statewide bandh in Bihar on Saturday is being observed by left-wing student groups and opposition-linked organisations over an alleged NEET paper leak and police action against protesting students. Protests take place in multiple districts, including Patna, Siwan, Jehanabad, Sheikhpura and Rohtas, with demonstrators blocking roads such as the Samastipur–Patna main road. Reports describe protesters burning tyres, raising slogans, and holding demonstrations at key locations like JP Chowk.
Authorities impose tighter security across the state, with heavy police deployment in Patna and other districts and precautionary measures such as flag marches. In Patna, police say the bandh has not affected normal life, while administration orders private schools to remain closed during the shutdown. In several places, protests turn confrontational. Police use crowd-dispersal measures including tear gas and lathicharge after stone-pelting, and there are reports of vandalism including damage to police vehicles.
Protesters and political leaders demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Separate reporting also mentions detentions of Tej Pratap Yadav amid the unrest.
