Students in Jharkhand have launched a hunger strike demanding a CBI investigation into alleged paper leaks during JPSC and JSSC examinations [1, 3].
The protest signals a growing crisis of confidence in the state's civil service recruitment process. If the allegations of irregularities are proven, it could invalidate thousands of test results and delay government appointments across the region [1, 4].
Led by Devendra Nath Mahto, the protesters have gathered at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi [2, 4]. The group is seeking a full-scale investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation to ensure accountability, and transparency in the testing process [3]. They are also demanding that the government conduct fresh examinations to replace those allegedly compromised by leaks [1, 3].
The movement has gained visibility through the support of various advocacy groups, including the CJP [4]. The hunger strike serves as a direct pressure tactic against the current administration to resolve the recruitment deadlock.
"I will continue my hunger strike until the demands submitted to Chief Minister Hemant Soren are met," Mahto said [2].
The students maintain that the integrity of the JPSC and JSSC exams has been compromised, making a fair competition impossible without a complete reset of the process [1, 3]. They have formally submitted their list of demands to the office of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, awaiting a government response to avoid further escalation of the protest [2].
“Students launched a hunger strike demanding a CBI investigation into alleged JPSC/JSSC exam paper leaks”
The demand for a CBI probe indicates that students no longer trust state-level agencies to investigate their own recruitment boards. By targeting the Chief Minister directly through a hunger strike, the protesters are attempting to turn a bureaucratic failure into a political liability, highlighting the systemic vulnerability of India's competitive examination system to leaks and corruption.
