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Rahul Gandhi Supports Jharkhand Students Protest Over JPSC Exam Irregularities
✍️ News18
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 06:49 PM
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Rahul Gandhi has publicly backed students in Jharkhand who are protesting alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission recruitment exam.
Rahul Gandhi, the national president of the Indian National Congress, issued a statement today endorsing the protests led by students in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) recruitment exam.
The students, who had been preparing for the exam for months, claim that the examination process was compromised, citing discrepancies in the question paper and the marking scheme. They have organized rallies in several cities across the state, demanding a thorough investigation and a re‑examination.
JPSC officials have denied any misconduct, stating that the exam was conducted in accordance with established protocols. However, the students’ grievances have gained traction, with several educational institutions and civil society groups voicing support.
Gandhi’s backing comes at a time when the state government is under scrutiny for its handling of public service recruitment. He urged authorities to address the concerns transparently and to ensure that merit remains the sole criterion for selection.
The students, who had been preparing for the exam for months, claim that the examination process was compromised, citing discrepancies in the question paper and the marking scheme. They have organized rallies in several cities across the state, demanding a thorough investigation and a re‑examination.
JPSC officials have denied any misconduct, stating that the exam was conducted in accordance with established protocols. However, the students’ grievances have gained traction, with several educational institutions and civil society groups voicing support.
Gandhi’s backing comes at a time when the state government is under scrutiny for its handling of public service recruitment. He urged authorities to address the concerns transparently and to ensure that merit remains the sole criterion for selection.