Lagatar24 Desk
Ranchi: BJP State President Babulal Marandi has slammed the two-day internet ban imposed by the Hemant Soren government during the JSSC CGL exam, calling the decision a “Tughlaqi decree”. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Marandi termed the move impractical and ridiculous, adding that it has caused severe inconvenience, particularly to candidates from other states who have come to appear for the exam.
Marandi expressed his concerns, stating, “The internet has become an integral part of our daily routine, from children’s education to banking, from government offices to village centers. Shutting down the internet has disrupted everyday life and could destabilize the state’s economy.”
Criticism of Government’s Decision
He further criticized the government’s sudden decision to impose the internet ban without prior notice, stating that it had brought regular activities to a halt. “The livelihoods of people are being affected, and this decision is absurd. If the government cannot conduct a fair exam, why not just impose a curfew and stop people from leaving their homes?” Marandi remarked sarcastically.
Questioning the Government’s Competence
Marandi went on to challenge the government’s ability to conduct a corruption-free exam, stating, “The people have realized that you lack the capacity to hold fair exams. The same advisors who brought you back from your five-month stay in Hotwar prison are now leading you towards decisions that are making you a laughingstock.”
Demand to Withdraw the Ban
Babulal Marandi concluded by urging Hemant Soren to withdraw the “illogical and unconstitutional decision” of shutting down the internet, implemented under the pretext of preventing the JSSC CGL exam paper leak. He called the move a blatant attempt to cover up the government’s shortcomings and demanded an immediate rollback of the ban.
