What has Jharkhand govt promised protesting students? Key demands addressed, CBI probe remains sticking point
The Jharkhand government has agreed to several demands raised by students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, but the deadlock over a CBI probe into
The Jharkhand government has agreed to several demands raised by students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, but the deadlock over a CBI probe into the JSSC-CGL examination continued after another round of talks on Sunday, PTI reported. The protest, which has entered its 16th day, is being led by the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch and has seen six demonstrators go on an indefinite hunger strike. Students have rejected the government's offer and said they will continue with their proposed march to the Jharkhand assembly on August 10. Education and Higher Education Minister Sudivya Kumar said the government had accepted 98% of the students' demands, but maintained that it could not agree to a CBI investigation into the JSSC-CGL examination. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What major demands have Jharkhand students made regarding the JPSC examinations? ⌵ Jharkhand students have demanded the cancellation of the 14th JPSC examination, a thorough investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, and a CBI probe into the JSSC-CGL examination. 2 Why are students insisting on a CBI probe despite the government's offers? ⌵ Students insist on a CBI probe because they believe that a thorough and impartial investigation is necessary to address the serious allegations of irregularities surrounding recruitment exams, and they feel the government's proposed measures are inadequate. 3 How has the Jharkhand government responded to the students' demands? ⌵ The Jharkhand government has agreed to cancel the 14th JPSC exam and address irregularities in backlog recruitments, but it has not agreed to conduct a CBI investigation, stating that the JSSC-CGL examination was conducted under court supervision.
4 What steps has the Jharkhand government proposed to address examination irregularities? ⌵ The government proposed setting up an expert panel for examination reforms, initiating a CID investigation into criminal cases, recommending ED probes for financial irregularities, and creating fast-track courts for legal proceedings related to these matters. 5 Should students keep protesting if their demands for a CBI probe are not met? ⌵ Yes, the protesting students have stated they will continue their agitation and plan to march to the Jharkhand Assembly if their demand for a CBI probe into the JSSC-CGL examination isn't fulfilled. Also Read | Jharkhand Student Protesters INTENSIFY Hunger Strike, Warn Of Consequences So, what has the Hemant Soren government promised? Cancellation of 14th JPSC exam The government has agreed to cancel the 14th JPSC preliminary examination, one of the key demands of the protesting students. It has also agreed to address alleged irregularities linked to the JPSC backlog recruitments of 2023 and 2025. The students had demanded cancellation of the 14th JPSC examination and action over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. ED probe into financial irregularities The government said it would recommend an Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe into alleged financial irregularities connected with the Jharkhand Public Service Commission examination. Minister Sudivya Kumar said the government would follow a "two-pronged approach", with criminal cases being investigated by the state CID and financial matters referred to the ED. The minister also said central agencies could be involved wherever required.
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