Kathmandu— The Jharkhand government entered a second round of negotiations with a delegation representing JPSC-JSSC aspirants on Sunday in Ranchi to address ongoing protests regarding irregularities in public service examinations. The eight-member JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch met with several state ministers at the State Guest House to seek immediate resolutions rather than further assurances regarding the integrity of the recruitment process.

Demands For Concrete Action

The student delegation emphasized that they are seeking immediate, actionable decisions rather than vague promises. In a statement shared on X, the JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch noted that they hope the conversation leads to concrete steps towards a solution instead of a "post-dated cheque."

"Students don't want assurances whose date is not today, but set in the future," the group stated. They further asserted that the phase of the government buying time through mere assurances must end, demanding instead a specific timeline for the resolution of their grievances.

Roots Of The Protest

The unrest began following the announcement of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination results on July 5. Since that time, aspirants have alleged significant irregularities in the recruitment process, leading to round-the-clock protests and an indefinite sit-in.

In addition to demanding greater transparency and accountability, the protesters have called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged irregularities to ensure a fair examination process.

Government Response And Negotiation Stance

The current negotiations involve several state ministers, including Dipika Pandey Singh, Sudivya Kumar, Chamra Linda, and Sanjay Yadav. Following previous discussions, Minister Sonu announced that the state government has established a dedicated email address to collect suggestions from students and stakeholders to assist with policy reforms.

While some members of the delegation expressed faith in Chief Minister Hemant Soren to meet their demands, others maintained a firm stance, noting that preparations for further action are in place if the government fails to listen.

The negotiations continue as students await a definitive resolution to their demands for examination reform.

(With inputs from ANI)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.