JPSC-JSSC exam row: "High time to make remarkable change," says Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh
Ranchi, August 8
Amid the ongoing protests over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations, Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh on Saturday said state government is in active consultation with the students and is committed to resolving their "genuine concerns."
The Minister emphasised that the government stands in solidarity with the aspirants and is looking to bring about a "remarkable change" in the system.
Speaking to reporters, Singh said, "We wanted to initiate the dialogue some 3-4 days back. We sent this proposal to students. We are in solidarity with the students, and we are with their genuine demands, whatever they may be. Since yesterday, we have had a series of consultations."
She further informed that a dedicated committee is currently reviewing the matter and Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been kept in the loop regarding the progress of the talks.
"The committee has been meeting now. We have apprised our Chief Minister about it. I'm sure that very soon we'll reach a conclusion. Students have come up with very good suggestions and very genuine concerns they have raised, and the government is ready to resolve those," she added.
Underscoring the government's intent to reform the examination process, the Minister said, "We should just wait for a while and see how it comes up... I think it is high time that we consider them and make a remarkable change. We are still in consultation with the students. We'll take a call only after we are done with that."
Meanwhile, the Ranchi administration has stepped up monitoring at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, the primary site of the protest. CCTV cameras have been installed across the protest grounds to maintain law and order and monitor the situation as the stir continues.
The students have been protesting for several days, demanding transparency and a thorough investigation into the alleged discrepancies in the recruitment exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).
The recent irregularities in competitive examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) triggered widespread protests by candidates demanding transparency and structural changes.
Today, a delegation of agitating JPSC and JSSC aspirants in Ranchi met with Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu. After the meeting, Minister Sonu announced that the state government has released a dedicated email ID to collect suggestions from students and stakeholders for policy reforms.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As a student from Jharkhand who appeared for JSSC exam last year, I can feel the pain of these aspirants. The system needs a complete overhaul. Installing CCTV cameras at the protest site is not the solution - we need CCTV inside the exam centres and evaluation rooms! The government should listen to the genuine concerns of students and act swiftly. Removing the "scam" culture from recruitment is essential for our future.
The minister says "high time to make remarkable change" - well, we've heard these lines before. Hemant Soren ji needs to take personal charge of this matter. The youth of Jharkhand deserves better. Let's see if the dedicated email ID they've released actually gets responses or becomes another dead-end. Accountability is the key here. Students are fighting for their careers, not just marksheets.
It's encouraging that the government is finally talking to students directly. The 3-4 days delay in initiating dialogue was not good, but better late than never. Main thing is - the committee must include student representatives, not just government officials. Otherwise, again decisions will be taken from the top without understanding ground reality. Kudos to the brave students protesting peacefully for their rights! 💪
The whole nation is watching how Jharkhand handles this. When lakhs of students prepare for months and the exam paper gets leaked or evaluation has issues - it's not just a mistake, it's a crime against their future. CCTV at the protest site feels more like monitoring the protesters than protecting them. I hope the government shows genuine intent and not just does damage control before elections.
K Kavya N