- Students are set to stage a Vidhan Sabha Gherao in Ranchi today, continuing their protest against alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) recruitment examinations.
- The protest entered its 17th day today, with six students continuing their hunger strike over the alleged recruitment exam irregularities.
- Efforts to end the agitation through talks have failed, with student leaders insisting on a CBI investigation, while the state government proposed an ED probe, a fast-track court, and filing of chargesheets within 90 days.
- In a major twist in the 14th JPSC Preliminary Exam irregularities case, all three serving JPSC members—Dr Ajita Bhattacharya, Dr Anima Hansda, and Dr Jamal Ahmad—have resigned and reportedly submitted their resignations to the Governor, after the Jharkhand CID had summoned them for questioning and arrested 19 accused.
- Security has been stepped up across the city ahead of the march, with razor fencing installed along parts of the route near Jagannath Temple and Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in force within a 750-metre radius of the state Assembly.
- The protesting aspirants' main demands, including the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination, a probe into alleged irregularities, and changes to the recruitment process, remain unresolved.
Students in Jharkhand have entered the 17th day of their protest against alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) recruitment examinations.12
The protestors are demanding the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination, a thorough investigation into the alleged irregularities, and changes to the recruitment process.6
Despite efforts to resolve the situation through dialogue, student leaders have insisted on a CBI investigation, rejecting the state government's proposal for an ED probe and a fast-track court.3
Security measures have been heightened in Ranchi, with authorities installing razor fencing along the protest route and enforcing Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) within a 750-metre radius of the state Assembly.5
Student leader Ravindra Paswan emphasized the need for a peaceful demonstration, stating, "A march to the Vidhan Sabha and a gherao will be conducted in a peaceful and constitutional manner."
In a significant development, all three members of the JPSC have resigned amid ongoing investigations into the exam irregularities. This follows the Jharkhand CID's questioning of the members after the arrest of 19 individuals linked to the case.4
The protest continues to draw students from across Jharkhand, with many participating in a hunger strike to highlight their demands.
“Security is tightened with razor fencing near Jagannath Temple and Section 163 in force within 750 metres of the Assembly. Student leader Ravindra Paswan urges peaceful protest, while six students continue their hunger strike and the government proposes an ED probe and chargesheets within 90 days.”
