New Delhi, August 10: Protests by students against irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand continue for the 17th day. Amidst a student march towards the assembly in Ranchi, leaders from the NDA have intensified their criticism of the Hemant Soren government, demanding a CBI inquiry and dialogue with the students.
BJP MP and lawyer Ujjwal Nikam stated, “Everyone knows who is in power there. Have they met with the concerned individuals in Jharkhand yet?” He emphasized that the students’ demands should be considered sympathetically, similar to the response from the central government, which had previously demanded the resignation of the education minister.
In Hyderabad, BJP leader T.R. Srinivas criticized the Congress party, saying, “It is unfortunate that the Congress government is sitting on a high pedestal of arrogance and refuses to come down. I urge Congress leaders and CM Hemant Soren to lower their arrogance and listen to the students, understand their pain.”
Srinivas further remarked, “You blame us for the NEET exam being ruined, but what are you doing? You are ignoring the irregularities in JPSC and JSSC. Why are you denying a CBI inquiry?”
In Patna, JD(U) national general secretary Shyam Rajak commented on the ongoing student movement in Ranchi, stating, “I have previously spoken about the need for dialogue, which CM Hemant Soren has acknowledged, and discussions have taken place. However, the issue regarding the inquiry remains unresolved. The CID is investigating, and students should exercise some patience.”
He also accused the opposition of trying to exploit the situation and mislead the students, expressing hope that they would not be misled.
In New Delhi, LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Chaudhary voiced her support for the students, stating, “Wherever students protest, we always stand for accountability and transparency.” She added, “Our party president Chirag Paswan has made it clear that our children, our students, are the future of this country. If they are demanding accountability from the government, it must be ensured—regardless of the state.”
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