Ex-CM slams govt delay in RAS Mains exam
Ashok Gehlot
on Friday criticised the state govt's inaction regarding the postponement of the RAS Mains examination, as candidates continued their week-long hunger strike at the University of Rajasthan.
The examination, scheduled for June 17-18, has become a point of contention as aspirants demand postponement until the results of RAS 2023 interviews are announced. Over 21,000 candidates are expected to appear for the upcoming exam. TNN
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