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Bihar CM Suspends BPSC Exam Controller Over Offensive ‘Elephant’ Remark
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 07:21 AM
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Bihar's Chief Minister has suspended BPSC exam controller Rajesh Kumar Singh after his "हाथी चले बाजार" comment during a press conference on the AEDR and TRE‑4 exams went viral.
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam controller Rajesh Kumar Singh faced widespread criticism after he used the colloquial phrase "हाथी चले बाजार..." while addressing queries about the upcoming Assistant Engineer (AEDO) and Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE‑4). The remark, made during a press briefing, was recorded and quickly spread across social media platforms, prompting public outrage.
The state government responded swiftly. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar publicly expressed displeasure with the controller's language, describing it as inappropriate for a senior civil service official. Within hours of the video gaining traction, the CM ordered Singh's suspension pending a formal inquiry.
The incident underscores heightened sensitivity toward officials' conduct in the digital age, where statements can become viral instantaneously. The BPSC has announced that it will review its communication protocols to prevent similar lapses in the future.
No further disciplinary details have been released, but the suspension signals the administration's intent to enforce decorum among its officers.
The state government responded swiftly. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar publicly expressed displeasure with the controller's language, describing it as inappropriate for a senior civil service official. Within hours of the video gaining traction, the CM ordered Singh's suspension pending a formal inquiry.
The incident underscores heightened sensitivity toward officials' conduct in the digital age, where statements can become viral instantaneously. The BPSC has announced that it will review its communication protocols to prevent similar lapses in the future.
No further disciplinary details have been released, but the suspension signals the administration's intent to enforce decorum among its officers.