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Smriti Irani accuses Rahul Gandhi of selective politics over Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC protest
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 12:37 PM
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Union Minister Smriti Irani criticised Rahul Gandhi for what she called selective politics in response to the recent JPSC‑JSSC protest in Jharkhand.
Union Minister Smriti Irani took to public statements on Thursday to denounce Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of practising "selective politics" in connection with the ongoing JPSC‑JSSC protest in Jharkhand. Irani said the opposition leader was highlighting the issue only when it suited his political narrative, while ignoring similar concerns raised elsewhere.
The JPSC‑JSSC protest, organised by state employees and aspirants to the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Joint Selection Committee, has been drawing attention to alleged irregularities in recruitment processes. Irani’s remarks came as the protest continued to gather participants outside the state secretariat.
Political analysts noted that the exchange underscores the heightened partisan tension ahead of upcoming state elections, with both the ruling party and the opposition seeking to leverage the recruitment controversy for electoral gain. The Economic Times reported the statements, highlighting the growing rift between the two senior leaders.
No official response from Rahul Gandhi or the Congress party was recorded at the time of reporting.
The JPSC‑JSSC protest, organised by state employees and aspirants to the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Joint Selection Committee, has been drawing attention to alleged irregularities in recruitment processes. Irani’s remarks came as the protest continued to gather participants outside the state secretariat.
Political analysts noted that the exchange underscores the heightened partisan tension ahead of upcoming state elections, with both the ruling party and the opposition seeking to leverage the recruitment controversy for electoral gain. The Economic Times reported the statements, highlighting the growing rift between the two senior leaders.
No official response from Rahul Gandhi or the Congress party was recorded at the time of reporting.