Government Conspiracy or Election Strategy? The Deaths Linked to Jharkhand's Recruitment Drive

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused Chief Minister Hemant Soren's government of mishandling the Jharkhand excise constable recruitment drive, leading to 12 deaths. Chouhan claimed the drive was a ploy to garner votes ahead of upcoming elections. The physical tests have been revised and are set to resume with new safety measures.

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has accused the Hemant Soren-led government of holding the excise constable recruitment drive for electoral gain, resulting in 12 deaths.

While inspecting preparations for the upcoming assembly polls, Chouhan criticized the government's decision to make candidates run 10 km, which he says led to tragic fatalities.

The recruitment drive, which began on August 22, was temporarily halted due to health concerns, but is set to resume with revised norms and safety measures to prevent further incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)