Thousands of job aspirants in Jharkhand have continued to protest against alleged irregularities in the state's public service commission exams, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe and systemic reforms (rediff.com). The demonstrations, which have now entered their 17th day, saw participants clash with police as they marched towards the state assembly, carrying the national flag and holding placards (thehindubusinessline.com).
The protests intensified after the Election Commission (EC) initiated an investigation into the irregularities, following recent resignations of key members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (PSC) (thehindu.com). Students and job seekers argue that the exams were manipulated, undermining the integrity of the recruitment process. The Jharkhand government has canceled the JPSC exam, but protesters insist their demonstrations will continue until the CBI is ordered to investigate (news.google.com).
Authorities have deployed police forces to manage the crowds, with reports of force being used during clashes. Despite the government’s decision to cancel the exam, the unrest shows no signs of abating, highlighting deepening public frustration over perceived corruption in the state’s recruitment system.
