Bihar teacher recruitment protest turns violent in Patna

Hundreds of job aspirants clashed with police in Patna on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, during a march toward the Chief Minister's residence, as tensions escalated over proposed changes to a major teaching recruitment exam. The confrontation occurred near the Dak Bungalow crossing as protesters attempted to break through barricades, prompting authorities to deploy water cannons and a mild lathicharge to disperse the crowd. The demonstration, which began at Gandhi Maidan, was primarily organized by aspirants for the Bihar Public Service Commission's Teacher Recruitment Examination, known as TRE4.