The real cost of a govt exam: Years, money, age & a future postponed
Students in Ranchi are protesting alleged irregularities in government examinations for 20 days. Seven students are on hunger strike, with three hospitalized due to failing health. They demand the chief minister meet them to discuss their concerns directly. Years of exam delays and age limit issues fuel widespread aspirant frustration across India. This ongoing uncertainty impacts career choices…
In Ranchi, students have been on strike for 20 days, protesting alleged irregularities in government-led examinations. Two factions are protesting, with Devendra Nath Mahto leading one faction and sitting on an 11-day hunger strike. Seven other students are also on hunger strike, and three of them have been admitted to the hospital.
Their health is failing, with complaints of headaches and weakness, and delayed medicines. They demand a meeting with the chief minister, as they consider themselves the children of the state. The protest has been ongoing for weeks, with talks between the government and student representatives ending inconclusively. Students want the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) to be cancelled and an independent probe by the CBI or retired high court judges.
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