Dipke backs Jharkhand students protesting alleged JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said he spoke with protesting Jharkhand students, expressing solidarity and support over alleged recruitment exam irregularities.
- Students demand cancellation of the 14th JPSC prelims and a CBI/ED probe into JPSC and JSSC exams over seven years.
- They reject the state CID inquiry, citing past probes that failed to deliver accountability.
- A key reform sought is adding a “not attempted” option on OMR sheets to curb tampering.
- The indefinite dharna continues at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, with nightly marches and slogans targeting the Soren government.
- CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has voiced full support, linking Jharkhand’s struggle to the wider movement against exam leaks. CJP backs Jharkhand students’ protest over recruitment exam irregularities
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has publicly backed the ongoing student agitation in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Sunday that he spoke with protesting students and affirmed that his outfit “stands with all students” in the state, echoing the momentum it recently generated during the NEET paper-leak protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
How the protest began and where it stands
Hundreds of aspirants have been holding an indefinite sit-in at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi since July 29, marking five consecutive days of demonstrations by Sunday. The protest has sharpened pressure on the JMM-led government, with students marching in a torchlight procession from the stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk in the evening, raising slogans against the Hemant Soren dispensation and demanding an impartial, high-level investigation.
What students are alleging
Protesters say the 14th JPSC Combined Preliminary Test, held on April 19, was marred by serious malpractice, including leaks of OMR sheets, and that similar problems have plagued JSSC-CGL and other state recruitment tests. They argue that past probes into JSSC-CGL paper leaks did not yield credible action, which has eroded trust in the current CID investigation ordered by the chief minister. “We have completely lost faith in the ongoing CID probe,” one aspirant told PTI, fearing the inquiry could be “covered up” after a few months.
The core demands
Students want the 14th JPSC preliminary exam cancelled and an independent probe by central agencies—specifically the CBI and, in some calls, the Enforcement Directorate—into alleged irregularities across JPSC and JSSC exams over the last seven years. They also seek systemic reforms in how these recruitment bodies function, including stricter oversight and transparent processes. A recurring technical demand is the introduction of a fifth option, “not attempted,” on OMR sheets to prevent manipulation of answer markings.
Voices from the ground
Many aspirants say they come from farming families and have invested years preparing for these exams, only to see their prospects derailed by repeated leaks and cancellations. A tribal student from Ranchi emphasised the need for strict punishment for those involved and a fair chance based on merit. “I have been preparing since 2023. But if an equal and fair chance is not given, how can I get a job?” she asked, appealing directly to CM Soren to engage with the protesters.
Political context and CJP’s entry
The CJP’s intervention adds a new layer to the agitation, coming soon after its high-visibility campaign over the NEET paper leak. Dipke’s statement on X underlined solidarity with the Jharkhand students and support for their demands, framing the issue as part of a broader fight for fair, leak-free recruitment across India. Opposition voices, including BJP leaders, have also joined calls for a central probe, alleging open sale of jobs and questioning the selection of agencies to conduct exams.
Why trust is the real battleground
Beyond any single exam, the protest reflects a deeper crisis of confidence: aspirants feel that years of delays, leaks, and cancelled examinations have left them overage and jobless, with little recourse. That is why the demand for a CBI/ED probe is not just about one paper—it is about restoring credibility to the entire recruitment ecosystem in Jharkhand.