JLKM Chief Slams Police Lathi Charge On JPSC-JSSC Aspirants
Jairam Mahato condemns police action, seeks CBI and judicial probes.

Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) national president and MLA Jairam Kumar Mahato on Tuesday condemned the police lathi charge on students during a protest outside the state assembly in Ranchi.
The protest was taken out by JPSC-JSSC aspirants, and the JLKM actively participated in the march. Mahato alleged that the police action demonstrated a “failure of governance” and reminded him of the atrocities committed during the British Raj.
Mahato wrote on social media that he strongly condemned the police lathi charge on students who were peacefully and democratically raising their voices. He alleged that the government had sufficient time to hold talks with the students and find a solution but failed to understand the seriousness of the issue.
Following the lathi charge, Mahato visited Sadar Hospital and met the injured students to enquire about their condition. He later visited Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, where the protesting students were assembled, and discussed their future course of action with them while encouraging them to continue their agitation.
The controversy over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has been ongoing. The JLKM chief said the arrest of the former JPSC chairman and the subsequent resignation of three members indicated that irregularities had taken place.
He also questioned how all 33 students from the same subject at a university could be selected as Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs), alleging irregularities in the recruitment process. These students were not from a respectable university, and CDPOs are appointed through the JPSC.
Mahato further claimed that Abhay Tiwari of TDPL had admitted that Rs 40-60 lakh had been collected and questioned why the government was reluctant to order a CBI probe into the matter.
The JLKM chief reiterated his demand for a CBI probe into the alleged recruitment scam and called for the cancellation of the CGL examination as well as all examinations conducted by TDPL. He also demanded a high-level judicial inquiry into the police lathi charge, headed by a retired High Court judge.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for action against the police and the government. The opposition has also demanded a thorough investigation into the matter.
The Jharkhand government has been facing criticism over its handling of the situation, with many alleging that it has failed to address the concerns of the students. The incident has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the recruitment process.
In conclusion, the police lathi charge on JPSC-JSSC aspirants has sparked widespread outrage, and the JLKM chief has demanded a CBI and judicial probe into the matter. The incident has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the recruitment process and has raised questions about the government's handling of the situation.
The controversy is likely to continue, with the opposition and the students demanding action against the police and the government. The government will need to take steps to address the concerns of the students and restore transparency and accountability in the recruitment process.
The incident has also raised questions about the role of the police in maintaining law and order. The use of force against peaceful protesters has been widely condemned, and the government will need to take steps to ensure that such incidents do not happen in the future.
In the end, the incident has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the recruitment process and has raised questions about the government's handling of the situation. The government will need to take steps to address the concerns of the students and restore transparency and accountability in the recruitment process.
Frequently asked questions
What was the reason for the police lathi charge on JPSC-JSSC aspirants?
The police lathi charge was in response to a protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants outside the state assembly in Ranchi.
What has the JLKM chief demanded in response to the incident?
The JLKM chief has demanded a CBI and judicial probe into the matter and has called for the cancellation of the CGL examination as well as all examinations conducted by TDPL.