Jharkhand students protest day 16: CM Soren vows to deliver justice, warns of strict action against guilty— what we know
Jharkhand students protest: Addressing the Adivasi Mahotsav,CM Hemant Soren said irregularities would be investigated and those found responsible would face strict action. He maintained that the students’ movement should not be given a political colour.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren of Jharkhand vowed to deliver justice for protesting students, warning of strict action against those found guilty of irregularities in recruitment exams. The 16-day protest, which began at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, is centered around alleged irregularities in the exams. Soren assured that the government was committed to protecting democracy and resolving grievances through dialogue, but cautioned against seeking political backing for the agitation.
He urged the students to remain united, stating their demands should be addressed transparently without turning the movement into a political issue. The health of student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, on an indefinite hunger strike, has worsened, and another protester, Rahul Krantim, is receiving intensive care. Six protesters are currently observing an indefinite hunger strike.
The government has resumed talks with protesting aspirants, with several unsuccessful meetings held over the past two days. The students demand the cancellation of the examination and a thorough investigation into the irregularities. However, some leaders, like the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, claim the government's move to engage in talks is a political maneuver to dilute the agitation and create divisions among students.
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