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Jharkhand CM vows systemic reform as exam protest enters day 22
Chief Minister Hemant Soren, addressing Jharkhand's Independence Day event, promised systemic reforms and an impartial investigation as protests over recruitment examination irregularities entered their 22nd day, National Herald India reported. Soren said…
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Chief Minister Hemant Soren, addressing Jharkhand's Independence Day event, promised systemic reforms and an impartial investigation as protests over recruitment examination irregularities entered their 22nd day, National Herald India reported. Soren said paper leaks and malpractices were a serious challenge and assured that the law would act firmly against anyone involved.
He announced measures including a time-bound annual exam calendar, greater technology use, and timely publication of answer keys. Hundreds of students have been demonstrating at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium demanding a CBI inquiry.
The Indian Opinion
Soren's promise of systemic reform is welcome, but Jharkhand has seen such assurances before. The real test will be whether the annual examination calendar is published on time and whether the CBI probe leads to actual convictions. Meanwhile, the police stopping a politician attempting to join student protests raises questions about the government's commitment to impartiality. Will the investigation target the exam mafia regardless of political connections?
Source: nationalheraldindia.com
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