Hundreds of students in Ranchi are protesting alleged paper leaks and irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) examinations [3].
The demonstrations highlight systemic concerns regarding the integrity of state recruitment processes, which affect lakhs of candidates annually [5].
Protesters are demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the JPSC and JSSC processes [2]. They are specifically seeking the cancellation of the 14th JPSC PT exam [4]. The stir has seen varying reports of duration, with some sources stating the protests have lasted five consecutive days [4], while others report they have continued for nine days [2].
Political figures have joined the cause to pressure the state government. Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the CJP, expressed his support for the movement. "CJP stands with students," Dipke said [1]. The BJP has also backed the students in their demand for a federal investigation [2].
Despite the ongoing unrest, some students have continued to study at night during the protests. "We're trying," one unnamed student protester said [3].
The protesters have threatened to escalate their actions by organizing a gherao, a form of blockade, of the assembly if their demands are not met [4].
“CJP stands with students”
The involvement of both the BJP and CJP suggests that recruitment irregularities have become a significant political flashpoint in Jharkhand. By demanding a CBI investigation rather than a state-level inquiry, the students are signaling a total lack of trust in local oversight mechanisms to handle the alleged corruption.
