Jharkhand CM Soren Warns Against Misguiding Youth For Political Gains, Affirms Govt’s Commitment To Justice

Ranchi, Jharkhand: Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday assured young aspirants of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) that justice would be delivered with full transparency and that those found responsible for irregularities in public service examinations would face the severest punishment.

Addressing the Jharkhand Adivasi Mahotsav 2026, Soren said the protests reflected the youth’s determination to claim their rightful due. He credited the state government’s exposure of wrongdoing for giving them the confidence to demand accountability.

“Our youth are staging protests and agitations to claim their rights. It is precisely because of our government’s actions that they have found the courage to step forward... The youth will receive justice, and those responsible for the irregularities will face the severest possible punishment,” the Chief Minister said.

Soren urged the aspirants not to view the issue through a political lens or seek patronage from any party. He cautioned that some individuals with political ambitions were attempting to mislead the younger generation by mixing truth with falsehood.

“It is your right to receive what is due to you and to get justice,” he added, emphasising that the youth needed neither his government’s nor any other party’s political support.

He further noted that extensive work was underway involving highly knowledgeable experts to address the matter. Soren alleged that those unable to accept the growing strength of his administration were spreading misinformation while operating from behind the scenes.

On the approach to resolving public issues, the Chief Minister firmly advocated dialogue. “The solution to every issue lies in dialogue, not in the use of batons or bullets. Batons and bullets are meant for the borders... Resorting to force against our own people, within our own home, solves nothing,” he said. Occupying a constitutional office, he assured the youth that their concerns were the government’s concerns and that justice would be visibly demonstrated.

Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar also appealed to the aspirants to resolve the matter through talks. He said the Chief Minister was “very concerned” about the students’ problems and was in continuous discussions to find a solution.

“We do not want to toy with the future of our children. Resolve this by talking it out... The students can meet me or the Chief Minister whenever they feel like,” the Governor stated, urging trust in the Chief Minister’s assurances.

The remarks came after a fresh round of talks on Sunday between an eight-member delegation of the JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch and Jharkhand ministers Dipika Pandey Singh, Sudivya Kumar, Chamra Linda and Sanjay Yadav at the State Guest House in Ranchi. The student body expressed hope that the discussions would yield concrete steps rather than delayed assurances.

Protests erupted after the results of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination were declared on July 5, with aspirants alleging irregularities in the recruitment process. Students have since been holding continuous demonstrations and an indefinite sit-in, demanding transparency, accountability and a CBI probe. Following an earlier meeting, the government had released a dedicated email ID to gather suggestions for policy reforms.