Thousands of students took to the streets of Prayagraj on Monday for the PCS Pre and RO/ARO examination conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). In protest against the decision to conduct UPPSC RO/ARO examination for two days, students started protesting at the gate of Public Service Commission from Monday morning, which continued till late evening.
This is the demand of the protesting students
As the day progressed, thousands of students demonstrated their unity by lighting mobile torches. The students demand that the examinations of PCS Pre 2024 and RO and ARO Pre should be conducted in one shift in one day.
UPPSC issued statement
At the same time, now Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has issued its statement on the demand of students regarding RO/ARO examination.
- In order to protect the sanctity of the examinations of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) and the future of the students, the examinations are being conducted only at those centres. Where there is no possibility of any kind of errors.
- The Commission said that in the past many types of irregularities have come to its notice in remote examination centres, due to which the future of eligible students becomes uncertain. To eliminate this and to conduct the entire examination on the basis of merit, these centers have been removed.
- UPAC said that the intention of the government and the commission is to protect the interests of students and ensure selection on the basis of merit.
- The selection process has been completely transparent and keeping in mind the interests of the students. The same procedure is also followed by other prestigious commissions and institutions of the country.
- In view of the importance of ensuring the purity of the examination, the Commission took the decision to conduct the examination in two shifts only on the request of the candidates.
- The Commission said that arrangements have been made to ensure that the candidates do not have to go far to appear for the examination.
- The Commission said that efforts are being made by anarchist elements, illegal coaching institutes and cheating mafia to mislead the competitive students by giving them misleading information. Students should be cautious of such information.
- The Commission welcomes suggestions from the candidates regarding Normalisation. Anyone who has any improvement suggestions and better arrangements in this regard. Candidates can give it so that the whole thing will be placed before the committee of eminent experts. Along with this, the Commission said that whatever will be necessary in the interest of the candidates. It will be followed.
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