Archive · 7 Aug 2026
NDA leaders accuse Congress of 'double standards' over Jharkhand exams
In Jharkhand, many students were upset about problems with tests for government jobs, so they protested.
Some leaders from the Central government's team said they talked with the students and listened to them.
They think the state government in Jharkhand should also talk with the students.
These leaders are upset with the Congress party, which is part of the state government.
They say Congress complains about test problems in some places but stays quiet in places it leads.
They also say Congress leaders should visit Jharkhand instead of just making phone calls.
The leaders accused Congress of acting differently in Delhi and in Jharkhand.
One leader said the students in Jharkhand are protesting peacefully and responsibly.
Another leader said young people are the government's biggest strength.
The leaders do not all agree, and the students' demands are still being discussed.
NDA leaders attacked Congress over alleged 'double standards' on exam irregularities in Jharkhand.
Chirag Paswan said the Central government has respected student sentiments and urged the Jharkhand government to engage in dialogue.
Tarun Chugh accused Rahul Gandhi of showing one face in Delhi and another in Jharkhand.
Kangana Ranaut defended Gen Z, calling students protesting peacefully 'the biggest strength' of the government.
Protests relate to alleged irregularities in recruitment exams conducted by JPSC and JSSC.
- Who
- NDA leaders including Chirag Paswan, Tarun Chugh and Kangana Ranaut, and the Congress party they criticized
- What
- NDA leaders accused Congress of double standards over alleged exam irregularities in Jharkhand, while defending the Central government's response to student protests
- When
- Friday, amid ongoing protests in Jharkhand
- Where
- New Delhi, outside Parliament House; the protests concern Jharkhand
- Why
- NDA leaders said Congress and its allies should engage with students in Jharkhand and treat the issue like they do elsewhere
NDA / BJP and allies
Congress and JMM-led Jharkhand allies
Handling of exam irregularities
NDA / BJP and allies
Congress shows double standards, attacking paper leaks at the Centre but staying silent on such issues in states it leads, including Punjab.
Congress and JMM-led Jharkhand allies
The article does not quote Congress's response; the NDA claims Congress and its allies take out marches on the paper leak issue but do not visit Jharkhand.
Response to student protests
NDA / BJP and allies
The Central government has respected students' sentiments, and the Jharkhand government should likewise engage in continuous dialogue and accept valid demands.
Congress and JMM-led Jharkhand allies
The article does not give the Jharkhand government's view; the NDA says JMM's allies do not consider it necessary to visit Jharkhand and only make calls for formality.
Role of Gen Z and protesters
NDA / BJP and allies
Protesting students in Jharkhand are peaceful and responsible, and Gen Z is the government's biggest strength.
Congress and JMM-led Jharkhand allies
The article does not quote an opposing view, though Ranaut separately defended Gen Z after remarks that sparked a row.
- Accusation
- NDA accused Congress of 'double standards' over Jharkhand exam irregularities
- Protesting bodies
- Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)
- State ruling alliance
- JMM-led alliance, of which Congress is a part
- Key demand
- Continuous dialogue between the Jharkhand government and protesting students
- Central government stance
- Reported to have respected students' sentiments and given them due importance
- Venue of remarks
- Outside Parliament House, New Delhi
- Related criticism
- Rahul Gandhi accused of saying nothing about paper leaks in Punjab