'Only 3 of 13 exams cancelled': Students on Jharkhand govt's '98% demands met' claim
Students in Jharkhand are protesting against the state government's claim that 98% of their demands regarding recruitment exam irregularities have been met. The protesters argue that only three of the 13 requested exams have been cancelled and are calling for a CBI probe.
Why it matters
The ongoing 17-day protest highlights significant youth dissatisfaction with state recruitment processes and potential political instability in Jharkhand.
NEW DELHI: Jharkhand students protesting irregularities in recruitment exams rejected the Hemant Soren-led government's claim that 98% of their demands have been accepted. They said only three of the 13 exams they wanted cancelled have been scrapped.The students accused the JMM-led government of “spreading lies” and said they would continue their peaceful protest. They have also called for a ‘Vidhan Sabha March’ on Monday and appealed to students, political parties and the public to join the protest.At a presser, a student leader said, “The Jharkhand government is spreading lies that it fulfilled 98 per cent of our demands.
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