'Deceived, new fight begins': J'khand students after HC stays exam cancellation order

New Delhi witnessed a fresh battle among Jharkhand's students on Thursday, following a high court ruling that blocked the government's decision to cancel jobs awarded through the 11th and 13th JPSC exams. Student leaders decried the Hemant Soren-led administration's alleged deceit, as the advocate general failed to appear in court during the hearing of a PIL challenging the cancellations.

Kunal Pratap Singh, a student leader, expressed his disappointment, stating that the government's actions demonstrated a lack of trust in the students' ability to unite and fight for their rights. He accused the government of deceiving not only the students of Jharkhand but also the general public and parents who sent their children to Jaipal Singh Munda for their education.

Another student leader, Ravindra Paswan, announced that a new fight would soon erupt against the government. He emphasized that the government's betrayal of the students warranted a strong response. The high court had stayed the operation of notifications cancelling the appointments of government employees through the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations, as well as the appointment of food safety officers.

The court ordered the state to provide its reply by September 15, extending the hearing date. The affected candidates, along with other employees selected in the 11th and 13th JPSC exams, will continue to hold their positions while the investigation into any alleged malpractices is carried out.