Jharkhand cancels all TDPL exams after paper leak protests

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has ordered the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam and all other examinations conducted by TDPL, the state government announced on August 17. The decision covers all results, selected candidates, and activities linked to TDPL. The move follows weeks of protests by students alleging paper leaks and irregularities.

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato, who was on an indefinite fast, called off his hunger strike after the announcement. He thanked the government and Chief Minister Soren but demanded a robust system to prevent future leaks and rigging. Mahato said he wants a guarantee from the state that recruitment will be transparent, and he is waiting for an official notice on the cancellation.

The protests erupted after allegations of a paper leak in the JSSC-CGL exam conducted by TDPL. Mahato stated that students will cooperate with the investigation and continue to support efforts to eliminate corruption from the recruitment process.