The Jharkhand government has agreed to cancel three Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations following extensive student protests over alleged irregularities, according to recent media reports. The developments unfold as demonstrations enter a critical phase, accompanied by high-profile resignations and ongoing financial investigations.
Protests and Concessions
The student protest in Ranchi has entered its 17th day. The agitation has featured assembly marches as students continue to press their demands.
Earlier reports noted that although the Jharkhand government agreed to cancel the JPSC preliminary (PT) examination, a sixth round of talks between authorities and protesters failed to fully resolve the impasse. Consequently, students have decided to continue their protests, maintaining pressure for broader accountability. The demonstrators are pressing further demands, notably calling for a CBI probe into the irregularities.
Resignations and Official Fallout
The crisis surrounding the public service commission has triggered administrative fallout at the highest levels. All three JPSC members have resigned amid the student protests over the alleged examination irregularities. These sweeping resignations mark a significant shake-up within the recruitment body responsible for conducting state-level civil services examinations.
Investigations and Ongoing Tensions
In addition to the administrative changes and the cancellation of the three examinations, the situation is compounded by external scrutiny. As detailed in recent reports, the unfolding controversy is also linked to an Enforcement Directorate (ED) money-laundering probe concerning the alleged exam irregularities. With student demonstrations persisting past the two-week mark and encompassing planned assembly marches, the political and administrative pressure on the state government remains acute.