Jharkhand students protest exam irregularities; CJP backs demands for CBI probe

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has publicly backed students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stated that his organization stands with the students and supports their demands.

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Spoke to the students who are protesting in Jharkhand over irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. The CJP stands with all the students in Jharkhand and supports their demands.

Hundreds of students have been protesting for five consecutive days in Ranchi, raising concerns about the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL, and other recruitment tests. They are calling for a thorough investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and significant reforms within the recruitment agencies. Slogans like 'Order CBI probe in JPSC' and 'Shame on Hemant Soren' have been prominent during the demonstrations.

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Paper leaks in JPSC have happened several times. This time, OMR sheets of candidates have been leaked. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has ordered a CID probe, but we are not satisfied.

One JPSC aspirant told PTI that paper leaks have occurred multiple times, with OMR sheets being leaked in the latest instance. Despite the Chief Minister ordering a CID probe, the students remain dissatisfied, fearing that the investigation might be inconclusive, similar to previous probes into JSSC-CGL paper leaks. "We have completely lost faith in the ongoing CID probe. We demand a CBI probe into all recruitment examinations conducted by the JPSC and JSSC over the past seven years," the aspirant stated, also calling for the chief minister's resignation on moral grounds.

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We have completely lost faith in the ongoing CID probe. We demand a CBI probe into all recruitment examinations conducted by the JPSC and JSSC over the past seven years. We also demand the chief minister's resignation on moral grounds.

The protesters' demands include the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Preliminary Test held on April 19 and an independent probe by central agencies like the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED). They also seek the addition of a fifth option, "not attempted," on OMR sheets. Students emphasize that corruption in these agencies jeopardizes the careers of thousands, particularly those from farming families who seek fair, merit-based opportunities. A tribal student from Ranchi highlighted the urgency, stating, "If an equal and fair chance is not given, how can I get a job? I urge CM Soren to listen to our demands."

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The careers of thousands of students and aspirants are at stake due to corruption in both agencies. Most of us come from farmers' families. We only want fair opportunities based on merit.