Huge uproar in Jharkhand Assembly over JPSC-JSSC recruitment row, NDA demands CBI probe

Alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) triggered a major uproar inside and outside the Jharkhand Assembly on Tuesday, the fourth day of the Monsoon Session.

Opposition members demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged recruitment irregularities and staged a protest in the Well of the House.

As soon as the Assembly proceedings began at 11:07 a.m., BJP legislators led by Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi rose from their seats and started raising slogans, seeking answers from the government over the JPSC-JSSC controversy.

Several opposition MLAs subsequently entered the Well of the House and continued their protest. Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato repeatedly appealed to them to return to their seats and allow Question Hour to proceed.

The Speaker said that all members were concerned about the future and interests of students and urged the legislators to ensure the smooth functioning of the House. However, the opposition continued its protest, prompting the Speaker to adjourn the proceedings until noon.

The disruption led to heated exchanges between members of the ruling alliance and the opposition.

Congress Legislature Party leader Pradeep Yadav accused the opposition of wasting the Assembly's time and attempting to create an atmosphere of disorder in the state. He said the government was serious about protecting the future of students and pointed out that cases related to the JPSC-JSSC examinations were already being investigated by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Yadav also referred to Monday's student protest outside the Assembly and said the government would place details of the incident before the House. He alleged that although the students' demonstration was peaceful, some individuals allegedly linked to the BJP attempted to create a disturbance.

He further said that the administration had made arrangements for the students' transportation after the protest ended.

The opposition, however, remained firm on its demand for a CBI investigation, arguing that an inquiry by an independent central agency was necessary to ensure credibility and impartiality.

Opposition members also raised concerns over the alleged use of force by police against students during Monday's Assembly gherao, adding another point of confrontation between the government and the BJP in the House.

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