Uproar in Rajya Sabha over UPSC row

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The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar over the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) language row on Friday.

The Upper House was initially adjourned till 12 noon, as members belonging to Congress, JD(U) and SP demanded a statement by the Prime Minister over yesterday's lathi charge on UPSC aspirants in Delhi.

Earlier the house was adjourned on the same issue for 15 minutes.

UPSC aspirants have been protesting against the exam saying there is a need to change the second paper as it makes it difficult for people coming from rural areas of Hindi-speaking states to crack the exam.

The students argue that the questions asked in language comprehension skills are asked in English and no Hindi translations are provided. They want this to be changed.

However, earlier this month Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh made a statement in the Lok Sabha and assured that no candidate will be discriminated on the basis of language. But, Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to Uttar and Bihar rejected his statement and demanded a discussion on it.