JPSC-JSSC Exam Scam: Students Announce Assembly Gherao, CID Makes Fresh Arrests
Ranchi, August 5, The student protest against alleged irregularities in the JPSC (Jharkhand Public Service Commission) and JSSC (Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission) examinations is gathering unprecedented momentum at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi. With each passing day, the agitation is swelling as students refuse to back down from their core demand not the resignation of any individual, but the outright cancellation of the allegedly tainted examinations and a judicial inquiry by retired High Court judges from outside Jharkhand.
The protesters have termed the ongoing CID investigation inadequate, and following their announcement of a proposed Jharkhand Assembly gherao, the CID has intensified its action, arresting three more persons in connection with the alleged irregularities. As the Monsoon Session begins tomorrow, the agitation at the stadium has become the focal point of a growing crisis over examination integrity in the state.
Assembly Gherao Announced as Monsoon Session Begins
In a significant escalation, the agitating students have announced plans to lay siege to the Jharkhand Assembly during the upcoming Monsoon Session, which begins tomorrow. The proposed gherao is expected to put intense pressure on the state government, as lawmakers arrive for the legislative proceedings.
Speaking at the protest site, student leaders made it clear that their demands are precise and non-negotiable. “We are not asking for anyone’s resignation. Our demand is the cancellation of the compromised examinations and a judicial inquiry conducted by retired High Court judges from outside Jharkhand” a spokesperson for the protesting students said. The demand for an external judicial panel stems from a lack of trust in the current investigation, with students arguing that a fair and transparent inquiry can only be ensured by judges who have no institutional links within the state.
CID Investigation JPSC Intensifies After Jharkhand Assembly Gherao Announcement
Following the announcement of the proposed Jharkhand Assembly gherao, the CID investigation JPSC gathered pace. In its latest action, the agency arrested three more individuals in connection with the alleged JPSC exam irregularities and JSSC exam irregularities. Officials confirmed that all three have been remanded to judicial custody.
The arrests come amid growing public scrutiny of the examination process. Allegations of a JPSC paper leak, result manipulation, and other large scale irregularities have fueled widespread outrage among aspirants across Jharkhand. The alleged JPSC paper leak has become one of the central issues in the broader Jharkhand exam scam.
Although the CID has been investigating the matter for several weeks, the protesting students remain skeptical about the scope and independence of the probe. They continue to demand a JPSC JSSC judicial inquiry by retired High Court judges from outside Jharkhand.
Protest Running Without Political Funding
In a notable aspect of the agitation, student leaders have emphasized that the protest is being carried out entirely without political funding. Organizers claim that no political party is backing the movement, and all expenses are being managed through community support.
Food and refreshments for the hundreds of students camping at the stadium are being voluntarily provided by local temples and social organizations. This grassroots support has allowed the protest to sustain itself for days without any formal organizational backing, lending it a distinctly apolitical and mass driven character. The students have also appealed to the general public and civil society organizations to continue their support as they prepare for the Assembly gherao.
What Lies Ahead
With the Monsoon Session set to commence and the CID making fresh arrests, all eyes are now on the Jharkhand government’s response. Security arrangements in and around the Assembly premises are expected to be tightened ahead of the session, with authorities bracing for a potential confrontation. The coming days will be critical in determining whether the students’ demands are met or whether the agitation enters an even more intense phase. For now, the students at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium remain firm, their numbers growing, and their resolve unshaken.
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