Crime & Law · India
Jharkhand students protest exam irregularities, demand CBI probe
Thousands of students in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have been protesting alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC Combined Preliminary Test held on April 19 and other recruitment examinations conducted by JPSC and JSSC. Protesters are demanding the cancellation of the preliminary test and an independent investigation by central agencies like the CBI and Enforcement Directorate. The demonstrations have continued for several days, including a torchlight procession and protests at the Jaipal Singh Stadium.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 8 · Right 8 n = 18
- Left (2): Scroll.in, The Hindu
- Centre (8 votes, 10 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Hindustan (Hindi), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Patrika, The Lallantop, The Tribune
- Right (8 votes, 9 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), News18 Hindi, OpIndia, Punjab Kesari, Republic World, Swarajya, The Pioneer, Zee News (Hindi)