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Raghubar Das Threatens Hunger Strike Over CBI Probe Decision
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 09:43 AM
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Former Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das has warned he will go on a hunger strike if the central government does not recommend a CBI probe into alleged exam irregularities.
Former Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das has announced that he will commence a hunger strike if the central government does not recommend a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in state examinations.
Das, who has been vocal about corruption in the state's education system, said the investigation is essential to restore public confidence.
The government has yet to issue a recommendation for the CBI to take over the case, opting instead for an internal audit.
Das's threat comes as the controversy over the exam scandal intensifies, with opposition parties demanding a transparent inquiry.
Das, who has been vocal about corruption in the state's education system, said the investigation is essential to restore public confidence.
The government has yet to issue a recommendation for the CBI to take over the case, opting instead for an internal audit.
Das's threat comes as the controversy over the exam scandal intensifies, with opposition parties demanding a transparent inquiry.