'Decisions at appropriate time': CM Soren on recruitment row as protests intensify
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has promised a serious investigation into alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations. Protesters are demanding an independent probe by retired high court judges to address concerns over potential corruption.
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Public trust in government recruitment processes is a major issue in India, often leading to significant social unrest and political pressure on state administrations.
NEW DELHI: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday broke his silence amid the ongoing recruitment row, saying his government was examining the concerns of protesting job aspirants with "complete seriousness".The cheif minister said the decisions would be taken "at the appropriate time" after all aspects of the alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations were scrutinised.The assurance came as hundreds of job aspirants, who have been holding an indefinite sit-in at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi since July 29, intensified their agitation by demanding that the alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and other recruitment examinations be investigated by an independent panel of retired high court judges from outside the state."With close scrutiny and complete seriousness, decisions addressing their demands and queries will be announced at the appropriate time.
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