Students are protesting and besieging the assembly today in Ranchi against alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations. Due to the failure of several rounds of talks with the state government, the students have decided to continue their agitation.
The student movement in Jharkhand against the irregularity of JPSC and JSSC exams continues, reaching its seventeenth day today. Students plan to march to the legislative assembly building today. Before this, students issued a warning to their comrades.
In this warning, students were advised to avoid any clashes with the police or any other security forces. Students are urged to unite peacefully. They were also told not to obstruct traffic near the legislative assembly and not to inconvenience pedestrians and ordinary citizens.
Students were advised to stay away from confrontation with the police or security forces. They were also asked not to support individuals who provoke unrest or noise. Furthermore, they called for avoiding any anarchy and reporting such situations to the police if they arise. Students were reminded that they must present their demands to the government peacefully and maintain reason and self-control during the demonstration. They were also advised not to trust any rumors.
It is known that today at 10:00 AM, demonstrators plan to surround the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly building. Curfew has been imposed in the areas around the legislative assembly. Three rounds of lengthy negotiations have taken place between the government and the students on this issue. However, no agreement has been reached between the government and students regarding the JSSC CGL exam and appointments. Currently, JPSC has been disbanded, and all three of its members have resigned. Dr. Ajita Bhattacharya, a member of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission, will be questioned on August 10th. Students demand that the CBI investigate this matter.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren personally wrote a letter to the students, trying to calm them down. The government claims that 98% of the students' demands have been met. Nevertheless, an agreement could not be reached on several key issues.
Student protests in Jharkhand are intensifying due to alleged irregularities in the 14th joint preliminary examination conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). Amid continuous demonstrations, the government of Hemant Soren is facing pressure.
In response to the protests, the government formed a delegation of four ministers to negotiate with the students. However, the students insist that the meeting must take place directly with the Chief Minister. There is a high probability that the ministerial group will visit the protest site on Thursday to begin dialogue. According to state sources, if on-site negotiations do not occur, student representatives may be invited to a public venue.
Government considers canceling results
According to sources, given the growing dissatisfaction among students, the government is seriously considering the option of canceling the exam results. It is reported that this issue is being discussed at the government level, and an important decision may be made soon.
Meanwhile, Minister of Welfare Linda stated that the government has invited student representatives for a discussion. Nevertheless, the students have clearly stated that they do not agree to closed-door negotiations. Their demand is for Chief Minister Hemant Soren himself to hold a conversation with them. Furthermore, they require the presence of at least two media representatives during the dialogue to ensure the entire conversation is public and transparent. The government's position also indicates the possibility of holding talks in a public place.
Student demands: meeting with the Chief Minister in an open venue
One of the demonstrators stated: 'At our meeting last night, it was decided that we would go to negotiations with the government, although the time has not yet been determined. But we have one more demand. If the Chief Minister is willing to have a live meeting with us in an open area, in front of the media, then a concrete decision can be reached.' He added: 'We say this because in past actions of some of our comrades, they were taken to negotiations in a closed room, but no concrete result came out. We feel that they are trying to repeat the same attempt now. The government is calling a five-member delegation, but this looks like an attempt only to postpone or end the movement.'
The demonstrator emphasized: 'We do not want this. Our only demand is that if the Chief Minister wants to talk, he appears in an open area. We will accept that. Let him say whatever he wants in front of the cameras. If his proposal suits us, we will agree, and if not—we will not.'
Serious action by CID: arrest of five suspects
For its part, the Jharkhand CID, investigating the alleged irregularities in the JPSC exam, has taken significant steps by arresting five accused individuals. This operation was conducted in cooperation with the police from Ranchi and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. The arrested individuals are Umakant Uranw, Roshan Kerketatta, Manoj Kumar, Rakshak Singh, and Dharmendra Kumar. According to CID information, Umakant Uranw is accused of fraud and misuse of undue means in taking the 14th preliminary JPSC exam, as well as acting as an agent providing these opportunities to other candidates. Roshan Kerketatta and Manoj Kumar are also accused of successfully passing the exam using undue means. Rakshak Singh, arrested from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, works as an accountant at TDPL, the company conducting the JPSC exam. The investigative agency claims that he also used fraudulent methods and undue means in the exam. Dharmendra Kumar was also detained in this case. The CID is currently questioning all the accused and is working to verify the entire network.
Protests will continue until a firm decision is made
Students state that their protests will continue until their demands receive a firm response. On the other hand, the government is trying to resolve the deadlock through dialogue. Consequently, all attention is focused on the proposed negotiations between the government and student representatives, as well as the government's potential decision regarding the JPSC exam results.
