Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Addresses Student Protests Over JPSC Exam Scandal

Jharkhand JPSC exam student protests CID raids Hemant Soren

Students in Jharkhand have staged an indefinite sit‑in and hunger strike at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination and a clean, transparent recruitment process for the JPSC and JSSC. The movement, led by Devendra Nath Mahato, has drawn large crowds of aspirants and their families.

The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has conducted simultaneous raids at more than 20 locations across five districts, seizing laptops, mobile phones, OMR‑sheet carbon copies, admit cards and bank documents. The operation has resulted in a total of 14 arrests of alleged brokers and facilitators linked to the paper‑leak scheme. Political leaders have responded: Chief Minister Hemant Soren pledged that the state will ensure justice within the constitutional and legal framework, while AJSU chief Sudesh Mahto called for a CBI inquiry and JMM leader Manoj Pandey pledged strict action and backed the state probe.

The protests continue to pressure the government for a thorough investigation, a possible central agency probe, and reforms to restore trust in the recruitment examinations.

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Devendra Nath Mahato · Devendra Nath Mahto · Hemant Soren · Jharkhand CID · Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) · Jharkhand Public Service Commission · Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) · Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission · Jharkhand Subordinate Service Commission (JSSC) · Manoj Pandey · Sudesh Mahto

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[● 11 SOURCES] Students demand cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination. www.news9live.com · www.edexlive.com · www.aajtak.in · www.indiatv.in · samacharnama.com · +5 more
[DISPUTED] Jharkhand CID conducted raids at more than 20 locations across five districts, seizing laptops, mobile phones, OMR‑sheet copies, admit cards and bank passbooks. www.archyworldys.com · www.timesnowhindi.com · www.news18.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Hundreds of students have staged an indefinite sit‑in and hunger strike at the stadium demanding transparency and reforms. www.news9live.com · thecsrjournal.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] JMM leader Manoj Pandey pledged strict action and backed the state probe, rejecting a CBI investigation. newsable.asianetnews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Devendra Nath Mahto began an indefinite hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi. www.news9live.com · thecsrjournal.in
[● 4 SOURCES] Chief Minister Hemant Soren said the government will ensure justice within the constitutional and legal framework. www.edexlive.com · www.orissapost.com · www.india.com · thecsrjournal.in
[DISPUTED] A total of 14 arrests have been made in connection with the JPSC paper‑leak investigation. www.news18.com · www.indiatv.in · www.aajtak.in · samacharnama.com · www.archyworldys.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] AJSU party chief Sudesh Mahto called for a CBI inquiry into the JPSC and JSSC recruitment scams. www.news18.com
[DISPUTED] CID seized OMR‑sheet carbon copies and electronic devices from 18 locations in five districts. www.timesnowhindi.com · www.archyworldys.com · samacharnama.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Protesters demand cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination. www.news9live.com · www.edexlive.com · www.india.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Devendra Nath Mahato began an indefinite hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi. www.news9live.com · www.edexlive.com · www.india.com · thecsrjournal.in · www.aajtak.in · +3 more