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BPSC row: 'Not a supporter of lathicharge,' says NDA ally Chirag Paswan calls for 'immediate intervention' by Nitish govt

IndiaTimes Monday, 30 December 2024 ()
Chirag Paswan, an NDA ally, criticized lathicharge and water cannons used on students protesting in Patna over alleged BPSC exam irregularities. He urged Bihar's chief minister Nitish Kumar for immediate intervention. Paswan called for dialogue to address the students' concerns peacefully and emphasized swift government action to restore trust while avoiding political influence.
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