3 weeks ago
Jharkhand student leaders and Soren government to meet for talks
Students in Jharkhand, a state in India, are very upset about some important exams.
These exams are for government jobs and are run by two groups: the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.
The students say there were problems with the exams, including leaked question papers.
They want the government to fix these problems and make the tests fair.
A student leader named Devendra Nath Mahto has stopped eating to show how serious the students are.
The protests have grown bigger, with students gathering at a stadium in Ranchi.
The Governor, Santosh Gangwar, met with the Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, to talk about the situation.
The Chief Minister said the government will make sure no injustice happens to young people and will take action.
Now, a small group of students is going to meet the government to try to solve the problem.
Protests in Jharkhand have intensified over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in examinations of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).
Governor Santosh Gangwar met Chief Minister Hemant Soren at Lok Bhawan amid the rising student protests for wider reforms.
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto is on an indefinite hunger strike as part of the protest.
A delegation of protesters is set to meet the state government on Thursday, with organisers giving the number as five and another report citing eight.
Soren assured that the government is committed to ensuring justice for students and will take necessary action so no injustice occurs against the youth.
- Who
- Governor Santosh Gangwar, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, and protesting students in Jharkhand.
- What
- A student delegation is set to hold talks with the Jharkhand government to resolve the impasse over protests against alleged irregularities and paper leaks in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations.
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand, including Lok Bhawan and Jaipal Singh Stadium.
- When
- Thursday, amid an ongoing indefinite hunger strike.
- Why
- Students allege irregularities and paper leaks in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, and demand wider reforms.
Student Protesters
State Government
Recruitment exam irregularities
Student Protesters
Students allege irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, including paper leaks, and are holding an indefinite hunger strike until reforms are made.
State Government
The government says it is committed to ensuring justice for students and will take necessary action to ensure no injustice occurs against the youth.
Scope of reforms
Student Protesters
Protesters are demanding wider reforms in the appointment processes of the JPSC and JSSC before ending their agitation.
State Government
The chief minister was apprised of the appointment processes and student movement matters, but no specific reform measures have been announced yet.
Key facts
- State
- Jharkhand
- Chief Minister
- Hemant Soren (JMM)
- Governor
- Santosh Gangwar
- Alleged irregularities
- 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests; paper leak of JPSC and JSSC
- Hunger strike
- Indefinite hunger strike by student leader Devendra Nath Mahto
- Protest delegation
- Reports vary: five or eight protesters to meet the government
- Government delegation
- Three members, one each from JMM, Congress and RJD
- Meeting venue
- Lok Bhawan (Governor-CM meeting); talks time and venue to be announced later









