Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren announces cancellation of JPSC and backlog exams
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced in the state assembly on Tuesday the cancellation of the 14th JPSC preliminary examination and backlog exams amid ongoing student protests. Soren accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of exploiting the student movement for political gain and misleading the youth. He further stated that the government intends to investigate recruitment exam irregularities and reform the examination system with the assistance of premier educational institutions.
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What Happened
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren addressed the state assembly on Tuesday regarding ongoing student protests concerning JPSC and JSSC examinations. During his speech, he announced that the government would cancel the 14th JPSC preliminary examination and backlog exams from 2023 and 2025. He also committed to investigating recruitment exam irregularities and reforming the state's examination system by consulting with institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology, IIM, and XLRI.
Soren criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing the party of using the student protests to further its own political interests. He alleged that the opposition was misleading the youth and compared the party to a parasite. The Chief Minister appealed to the protesting students to resolve their grievances through dialogue and trust while emphasizing the government's commitment to addressing the concerns raised by the candidates.
Key Facts
- Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of the 14th JPSC preliminary exam and backlog exams.Source not recorded
- The Chief Minister addressed the state assembly in Ranchi regarding student protests.Source not recorded
- Soren accused the BJP of using student protests for political gain.Source not recorded
- The government plans to investigate recruitment exam irregularities.Source not recorded
- Soren proposed reforming the examination system with help from institutions like IIT and IIM.Source not recorded
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- SouthCarried1 of 10
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