Student protesters march to Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha, demand answers on exam irregularities from govt

RANCHI: A large number of student protesters gathered near the Vidhan Sabha in Ranchi during the JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch’s march against the alleged irregularities in the examinations and recruitment process. The protesters formed a human chain and marched towards the Vidhan Sabha.

#WATCH | JPSC-JSSC aspirants’ protest in Ranchi (Jharkhand) | Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto being taken from the protest site, Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi.

A large number of student protesters gathered at the Old Assembly building in Ranchi. They are marching to… pic.twitter.com/cyi1Qyngv5

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A protester reiterated the demands for the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination and a CBI probe into the irregularities. He said, “We are not going to stop today. Our first demand is to cancel the JSSC-CGL exam, secondly a CBI probe”. “We will move ahead when the barricading is opened; till then we will sit here”, another protester said.

#WATCH | JPSC-JSSC alleged irregularities | Ranchi, Jharkhand: Student protesters break through Police barricade near Old Assembly building and head to New Assembly building in Ranchi as they take out a ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march. pic.twitter.com/dFzUumsiA1

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Slamming the state government, a protester said, “Jharkhand is a mineral-rich state. While the whole country and world are using Jharkhand’s minerals, students here are kept in the dark due to the government’s policies. And today we demand answers peacefully”. The protesters also alleged that vehicles were being stopped by the security personnel, as protesters tried to join the march.

#WATCH | Ranchi, Jharkhand: Thousands of student protesters participate in ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march, as part of the protest against JPSC-JSSC alleged irregularities. pic.twitter.com/fHK6txgQRc

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Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) MLA Jairam Kumar Mahato told reporters, “This is a failure of the government. They should have accepted the demand (of cancellation of exams). The government indeed accepted several demands; I thank them for this. But the important demand is about the JSSC-CGL exam (cancellation). Maximum irregularities happened here. Abhay Tiwari has admitted that he got about 400 candidates selected.”

#WATCH | JPSC-JSSC alleged irregularities | Ranchi, Jharkhand: A student participating in Vidhan Sabha gherao march, says, “We have been stopped here but we will head towards the Vidhan Sabha peacefully. Until our demands are met, we will not stop. We demand that JSSC-CGL exam be… pic.twitter.com/yLstWDL94n

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Meanwhile, Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari said that the government stands with the youth. Slamming the BJP for their protest outside the CM’s residence, Ansari told reporters, “The BJP is an expert in diverting the youth. We stand with the youth; the government stands with you. We are holding talks and will find a solution. Remain peaceful.”

#WATCH | Ranchi, Jharkhand: BJP leaders, protesting outside the CM residence, detained by the Police. They are protesting over JPSC-JSSC alleged irregularities. pic.twitter.com/ziejwSNz4z

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Earlier today, Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi, and several BJP leaders were detained by the state police amid protests outside the Chief Minister’s residence against the alleged irregularities in Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) examinations.

The protesting JPSC-JSSC aspirants have maintained that their key demands, including cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination, CBI investigation into alleged irregularities, and reforms to the recruitment process, have not been fully accepted by the state government. (ANI)