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Jharkhand protesters clash with police, demand CBI probe into exam irregularities
Jharkhand protesters clash with police, demand CBI probe into exam irregularities
Jharkhand job aspirants clashed with police on Monday during a march to the state assembly, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. Police used water cannons,…
The Story in Brief
Jharkhand job aspirants clashed with police on Monday during a march to the state assembly, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. Police used water cannons, tear gas, and lathi-charge after protesters breached barricades. The 17-day agitation has seen the government cancel the 14th JPSC preliminary exam and two backlog tests, but students insist on a CBI investigation. Candidates have raised concerns over delayed recruitment cycles and missing category-wise cut-offs. The protest began after an OMR sheet purportedly showing a shortlisted candidate attempting only 48 questions went viral.
The Indian Opinion
The government claims to have accepted 98% of demands, yet protesters say only three of 13 exam cancellations have been agreed. Both sides talk past each other. The real test will be whether the government agrees to a CBI probe or a panel of retired high court judges, as demanded. Until then, the deadlock will persist, and the police baton-charge has only hardened resolve. The question is: can the state restore trust in its recruitment system without an independent investigation?
Sources (2): thenewsminute.com, rediff.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
