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Jharkhand Lokayukta accuses Soren government of shielding influential figures in CID exam probe
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 08:32 AM
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The Jharkhand Lokayukta has alleged that the Hemant Soren‑led state government is protecting powerful individuals while the CID investigates irregularities in a state job recruitment exam.
The Lokayukta of Jharkhand has publicly charged the state administration, headed by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, with shielding influential persons amid a criminal investigation. The investigation, conducted by the state's Crime Investigation Department, focuses on alleged irregularities in a recent recruitment examination for government posts.
According to the Lokayukta's statement, certain candidates with political or economic clout were given undue advantage, compromising the fairness of the selection process. The agency claims that the government has intervened to protect these individuals from scrutiny, thereby obstructing the probe.
The CID has not disclosed detailed findings, but it confirmed that it is examining the examination procedures, including question paper leakage and manipulation of merit lists. The Lokayukta has urged the department to expedite the inquiry and ensure that any wrongdoing is penalised.
State officials have declined to comment on the specific allegations, stating that the matter is under investigation. The controversy adds pressure on the Soren government, which has faced criticism over governance and transparency issues.
If the probe substantiates the claims, it could lead to legal action against the implicated persons and raise questions about the integrity of Jharkhand's recruitment system.
According to the Lokayukta's statement, certain candidates with political or economic clout were given undue advantage, compromising the fairness of the selection process. The agency claims that the government has intervened to protect these individuals from scrutiny, thereby obstructing the probe.
The CID has not disclosed detailed findings, but it confirmed that it is examining the examination procedures, including question paper leakage and manipulation of merit lists. The Lokayukta has urged the department to expedite the inquiry and ensure that any wrongdoing is penalised.
State officials have declined to comment on the specific allegations, stating that the matter is under investigation. The controversy adds pressure on the Soren government, which has faced criticism over governance and transparency issues.
If the probe substantiates the claims, it could lead to legal action against the implicated persons and raise questions about the integrity of Jharkhand's recruitment system.