Day 11 of Jharkhand students' protest: Hemant Soren breaks silence on exam row

Day 12 of Jharkhand students' protest: Hemant Soren says govt taking exam row 'very seriously' TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 05, 2026, 08:19 IST Comments Share AA Text Size Small Medium Large Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren NEW DELHI: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday said the state government was treating allegations of irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) with "utmost seriousness and sensitivity," assuring students that justice would be delivered within the constitutional and legal framework.Soren's remarks marked his first public response since students launched protests over alleged paper leaks and irregularities in recruitment examinations."This is a sensitive government that believes in delivering justice. Whenever we take up an issue, we remain committed to resolving it. Our young people will certainly get justice within the ambit of the Constitution and the law," Soren said while speaking to reporters after a programme in Ramgarh district's Nemra village on the first death anniversary of Dishom Guru Shibu Soren."I cannot tear open my chest to show how serious we are, but the government is taking this matter very seriously. This government has eyes, ears and sensitivity. Whatever is appropriate and in the interest of students, the state government will decide accordingly," he added.The chief minister said investigations into the allegations were underway and that the government would take a decision after receiving reports from the agencies probing the matter. "We are waiting for the findings and conclusions of the investigating agencies. The people of the state will soon be informed in detail about the matter. Students will receive full support in accordance with constitutional and legal provisions," he said. Soren said the government was closely monitoring developments and that administrative processes were continuing at all levels. He added that the probe agencies were actively investigating the allegations and that the government's final decision would be announced after all facts and findings were available.Meanwhile, students protesting at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi entered the 12th day of their agitation on Wednesday. They are demanding cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination, a CBI and ED probe into alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations, disclosure of OMR sheets, main examination answer scripts and category-wise cut-off marks, blacklisting of controversial examination agencies, and comprehensive reforms in the state's recruitment bodies. The TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most."