Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday broke his silence over the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), assuring students that the government is treating the matter with the utmost seriousness and that justice will be delivered within the framework of the Constitution and the law.
Speaking to reporters after attending a programme in Nemra village of Ramgarh district on the first death anniversary of Shibu Soren, the Chief Minister said the state government is fully committed to addressing the concerns raised by agitating students.
“This is a sensitive government that believes in delivering justice. Once we take up an issue, we remain committed to resolving it. Our youth will certainly get justice within the constitutional and legal framework,” Hemant Soren said.
Emphasising the government’s seriousness, he added, “I cannot tear open my chest to show how concerned we are, but this government is taking the issue very seriously. We have eyes, ears and sensitivity. Whatever decision is in the best interest of students will be taken by the government.”
The Chief Minister said investigations into the alleged irregularities are in progress and that the government is waiting for reports from the agencies conducting the probe before taking a final decision.
“We are awaiting the findings of the investigating agencies. Once the reports are received, the people of Jharkhand will be informed in detail. Students will receive complete support in accordance with constitutional and legal provisions,” he said.
Soren also said the government is closely monitoring the developments, while administrative and investigative processes are continuing at various levels. He maintained that the final course of action would be decided only after all facts emerge from the ongoing investigations.
Meanwhile, the students’ protest at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi entered its 11th day on Tuesday. The agitation is centred on allegations of corruption, paper leaks and irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the JPSC and JSSC.
The protesters have demanded the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination, a CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC-CGL examinations, publication of OMR sheets, answer scripts and category-wise cut-off marks, blacklisting of controversial examination agencies, and comprehensive reforms in the state’s recruitment process.
With inputs from IANS