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Jharkhand paper leak: government talks fail, protests continue
The Jharkhand government's five-member panel met student groups on Saturday over alleged recruitment exam paper leaks but failed to break the deadlock. Protesters said the agitation would continue until all demands are…
The Story in Brief
The Jharkhand government's five-member panel met student groups on Saturday over alleged recruitment exam paper leaks but failed to break the deadlock. Protesters said the agitation would continue until all demands are met, including cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination. The protest has entered its 15th day, and JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto's hunger strike reached day seven. His health is deteriorating, with doctors advising hospitalisation.
The NSUI demanded a CID probe within 90 days and a Jharkhand Testing Agency on the lines of the NTA. The JCM sought cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam and inclusion of tribal languages as qualifying papers. On Friday night, the government had held talks with the JPSC/JSSC Reforms Manch. So far, 19 people have been arrested over the irregularities. ABVP workers clashed with police in Ranchi while marching to the chief minister's residence.
The Indian Opinion
Both the government and protest leaders share blame for the impasse. The government talks have been positive but without a concrete outcome, feeding distrust among aspirants. On the other hand, the blanket demand to cancel all JPSC exams risks penalising honest candidates and lacks a clear roadmap. The key test will be whether the government agrees to an independent probe or offers a time-bound reform package before Mahto's health forces a crisis.
Sources (4): indiatoday.in, nationalheraldindia.com, rediff.com, thefederal.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above.
