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BJP leaders call for CBI probe into Jharkhand recruitment exam scandal, criticize state government
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 11:49 PM
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Senior BJP leaders have urged a CBI investigation into the ongoing Jharkhand recruitment exam controversy and accused the state government of negligence.
The recruitment examination conducted by the Jharkhand government has come under intense scrutiny after allegations of irregularities surfaced, prompting widespread public outcry.
Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party convened a press meeting to demand that the Central Bureau of Investigation take over the probe, citing concerns over possible manipulation of the selection process.
The BJP representatives criticised the state administration for failing to ensure a transparent and merit‑based recruitment, describing the episode as a breach of public trust.
While the party has called for swift action, the Jharkhand government has not issued an official response to the demands as of now.
Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party convened a press meeting to demand that the Central Bureau of Investigation take over the probe, citing concerns over possible manipulation of the selection process.
The BJP representatives criticised the state administration for failing to ensure a transparent and merit‑based recruitment, describing the episode as a breach of public trust.
While the party has called for swift action, the Jharkhand government has not issued an official response to the demands as of now.