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Jharkhand students continue protest despite second round of talks
Students in Jharkhand have refused to call off their agitation after a second round of talks with the JMM-led state government, insisting their demands must be met first. The protesters, under the…
The Story in Brief
Students in Jharkhand have refused to call off their agitation after a second round of talks with the JMM-led state government, insisting their demands must be met first. The protesters, under the JPSC-JSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch, allege irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Staff Selection Commission.
The delegation told the government it had 'listened and seriously considered' their concerns. Among the demands are Rs 1 crore compensation for aspirants who died during physical tests for excise constable recruitment, cancellation of exams held by TDPL agency, a CBI probe into the JSSC CGL exam, and fast-track re-appointments. The students said their hunger strike and protest will continue.
The Indian Opinion
The government's claim that it has 'seriously considered' the demands rings hollow while students remain on hunger strike. Both sides are locked in a familiar Indian pattern: promises without deadlines, protests without pause. What is missing is an independent audit of the recruitment process to replace the blame game. The government should announce a specific timeline for action. Until then, the protesters have reason to doubt every assurance.
Source: assamtribune.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
