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Ranchi students protest alleged exam irregularities
The Hindu··6 Aug
Hundreds of students have held a peaceful protest at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi since July 25 over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. They want a CBI probe, accountability and recruitment reforms. Jharkhand CID is investigating, has questioned a former JPSC chairman, and reported arrests in the case. Hunger strikes accompanied the stadium sit-in.
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What It Means For You
- Jharkhand job aspirants can note protests target alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams.
- Students watching probe design can see the core demand for a CBI inquiry rather than CID alone.
- Parents and candidates can track talks between the state team and protester delegates in Ranchi.
What's Happening
- Hundreds of students have protested at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi since July 25 over exam irregularities.
- Demands include a CBI probe, accountability and reforms in JPSC and JSSC recruitment processes.
- Jharkhand CID is investigating and has questioned former JPSC chairman L. Khiangte; arrests have been reported.
Why Protesters Want CBI Not Only State CID
- Distrust of CID follows earlier JSSC paper-leak controversies in the state.
- Hunger strikes and marches toward Albert Ekka Chowk have accompanied the stadium sit-in.
- The Hemant Soren government has preferred state investigation channels over transferring the case to CBI.
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