Paper leak issue not limited to Jharkhand, says CM Hemant Soren amid students’ protest

RANCHI: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on August 5, Wednesday, in a post on X, said the alleged question paper leaks in recruitment examinations were not confined to the state only but also emerged as a national issue affecting youth across the country. He assured students that the government is committed to addressing their concerns and finding long-term solutions.

The chief minister's statement comes amid intensified protests by job aspirants over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). Five more protesters joined an indefinite hunger strike on Wednesday, demanding action against those responsible and reforms in the recruitment process.

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CM invites students’ suggestions

The chief minister said that the state government was handling this issue with complete seriousness and several investigating agencies were working round the clock to identify those responsible. He even added that the accused were already being sent to jail.

Soren emphasised that the goal of the government is not limited to conducting investigations but also to provide "concrete solutions" to job aspirants and students who are being affected by the alleged irregularities.

He further added that the doors of the Jharkhand government remain open to everyone and invited students to keep their demands and suggestions with the administration. According to Soren, all concerns raised by the young aspirants will be heard with sincerity.

The protests in Ranchi have gained momentum in recent days, with job aspirants constantly demanding a fair recruitment process, accountability for alleged paper leaks and measures to restore back the confidence in state recruitment examinations.