Deadlock Continues in Jharkhand: Students Demand CBI Probe into JSSC-CGL Exam

The standoff between the Jharkhand government and students over exam irregularities has intensified, with the third round of talks failing to reach a resolution.

Key Highlights:
- Demands vs. Concessions: The government has agreed to cancel the 14th JPSC exam, establish a fast-track court for fraud cases, and form a high-level committee involving experts from IIT-ISM, IIM, and XLRI. However, it maintains that a CBI probe into the JSSC-CGL exam is not feasible as the exam was conducted under court supervision.
- Protest Plans: Student leaders insist that the protest will continue, with thousands marching from the old assembly to the new assembly on August 10, demanding a CBI inquiry.
- Government Response: Minister Sudivya Kumar announced recommendations for an ED probe into JPSC financial irregularities and the formation of a committee headed by a retired High Court judge for JSSC-CGL matters. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has promised transparent justice and strict action against those responsible.
- Resignations: Three JPSC members—Ajita Bhattacharya, Jamil Ahmed, and Anima Hansda—have resigned following CID summons for questioning regarding recruitment irregularities.