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3 Jharkhand PSC Members Resign Amid Paper Leak Protests

3 Jharkhand PSC Members Resign Amid Paper Leak Protests
3 Jharkhand PSC members resign amid paper leak protests · theprint.in

Sometimes, people who want to work for the government must pass special tests called exams.

A group called the Jharkhand Public Service Commission helps run these exams in a part of India called Jharkhand.

Some people believed the exams were not fair.

They said there were problems with the test papers and how the tests were run.

Many people were very upset and held big protests.

Because of the protests, the three leaders of the commission decided to quit their jobs.

Their names are Ajeeta Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda, and Jamal Ahmad.

The governor of Jharkhand, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, accepted their resignations.

His office made the announcement from the Lok Bhavan.

Now the state will need new leaders for the commission.

Key facts

Agency
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
Resigning Members
Ajeeta Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda, Jamal Ahmad
Number of Resignations
3
Governor
Santosh Kumar Gangwar
Reason
Massive protests over alleged irregularities and paper leak in recruitment tests
Location
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Date
August 9 (Sunday)
Official Statement
Issued by the Lok Bhavan

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