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Bihar has one of the highest youth populations in the country, but its participation in the labour force remains low

While this has pushed the youth towards seeking government jobs, repeated instances of paper leaks have caused delays in examinations being conducted

Around 3.78 crore of the 7.43 crore voters in Bihar are between 20 and 40 years, accounting for fifty-one per cent voters

In May 2024, the Patna police uncovered a large paper leak operation after the completion of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG-2024), arresting over a dozen people, including candidates, parents and “solvers”. The gang charged Rs 30-32 lakh per candidate, providing them with the leaked questions a day before the exam. The Economic Offences Unit (EOU

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