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Soren promises fair recruitment exams as Jharkhand student protests continue
Soren promises fair recruitment exams as Jharkhand student protests continue
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday said job aspirants’ efforts would not be left at the mercy of paper leaks, corruption or irregularities. His assurance came as student protests over recruitment…
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday said job aspirants’ efforts would not be left at the mercy of paper leaks, corruption or irregularities. His assurance came as student protests over recruitment exam reforms entered their 22nd day.
Soren said the government would create more employment opportunities through state recruitment agencies and investigate alleged irregularities impartially. He promised legal action against those found guilty, while warning that no one should be convicted without evidence. Proposed reforms include an annual exam calendar, technology-secured tests, timely release of answer keys and OMR sheets, and multi-level accountability. The government has also launched the Students’ Voice With Students campaign to seek suggestions from students, teachers, educationists and parents.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narrative is that a stern speech can repair a broken examination system. It cannot. Nor should every allegation become proof of a scam before an investigation is complete. The government’s credibility will depend on publishing the exam calendar, answer keys and OMR sheets on time, and showing that guilty officials or candidates face action. The first useful test is whether the next recruitment cycle meets those deadlines.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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