Students’ Protest in Jharkhand: CJP to Provide Backing
Ranchi: In a significant development, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a movement founded by Abhijeet Dipke, has announced its decision to support the students protesting in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) recruitment examinations.
CJP’s Support: A Boost to Students’ Movement
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of CJP, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express the party’s solidarity with the protesting students. “Spoke to the students who are protesting in Jharkhand over irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. The CJP stands with all the students in Jharkhand and supports their demands,” he tweeted.
Protest Enters Fifth Day, Demands CBI Probe
The protest, which began five days ago, has gained momentum, with hundreds of students demanding accountability and a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged irregularities. The students have expressed their lack of faith in the investigation conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and fear that the entire probe might be “covered up.”
Students’ Demands and Concerns
The protesting students have been vocal about their demands, including a CBI probe and accountability from the state government. They have also alleged that despite their protest, no official has approached them, which has further fueled their anger against the Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s government. Shyam Bihari Gupta, a student from Balumath in Latehar district, told news agency PTI, “The state government is still in a sleeping mode. We are getting support from across the country. People from various cities are sending food items to the protest site. We are thankful to those helping us continue our protest.”
BJP’s Reaction: Calls for Soren’s Resignation
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has attacked the JMM government over the protest, calling for the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who holds the School Education and Literacy portfolio. BJP’s Amar Kumar Bauri told news agency ANI, “Instead of addressing the grievances, the government is conspiring to suppress the movement, deny permission for protests, and sow discord among the students. We demand an immediate CBI inquiry to fulfill the students’ primary demands. Just as Dharmendra Pradhan was made to resign on moral grounds, CM Hemant Soren should also accept moral responsibility for these irregularities and step down from their posts.”
JPSC Exam Row Heats Up in Jharkhand
The JPSC exam row has been a contentious issue in Jharkhand, with students demanding a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities. The protest has gained national attention, with students from various cities sending food items and showing their support for the agitators.
As the protest continues, the CJP’s backing has given a significant boost to the students’ movement. The students are determined to continue their agitation until their demands are met, and the state government addresses their concerns.