Not going back: Jharkhand aspirants camp in Ranchi over recruitment row
Not going back: Jharkhand aspirants camp in Ranchi over recruitment row

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Not going back: Jharkhand aspirants camp in Ranchi over recruitment row
In response to mounting allegations of irregularities in recruitment exams, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren reassured students of a fair resolution under the law. He emphasized that investigations into reported paper leaks are already in progress by government agencies. Meanwhile, students persist in their protests, calling for exam cancellations and significant reforms. A final decision from the government will follow the completion of these investigations.
The protesters are seeking a probe by central agencies into the alleged irregularities in the recruitment examinations conducted by the JPSC and JSSC.
Abhijeet Dipke said the state of politics in India was "very bad".
The protesters have been staging an indefinite sit-in at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium.
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Abijeet Dipke also said their youth movement will function as a "pressure group" for now, as that is what India needs at the moment
For the past 10 days, both the factions have been demanding the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission examination, reforms in the commission as well as in the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.
The fresh arrests were made on the day the student protest against the irregularities entered its 12th day and the government was likely to hold talks
The student protest in Jharkhand has entered Day 13 and as protestors continue their hunger strike, they have called for the resignation of Hemant Soren.
The Jharkhand students protests are demanding for a proper probe into irregularities in the 14th JPSC Civil Service Examination.
Hemant Soren met Jharkhand governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and apprised him of ongoing protests for alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC exams.
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The students in Ranchi are protesting for a CBI inquiry into exam irregularities, demanding accountability and reforms in recruitment processes
Gearing up for assembly "gherao" on August 10 in the backdrop of the ineffective redressal, a protester said: "We remain steadfast until the government accepts our demands. We now demand the chief minister's resignation, as he is unfit for the office he holds. It has been so long since he returned from Bengaluru, yet he has taken no cognisance of the situation."
Protesters are demanding cancellation of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Preliminary Exam.
The protest enters 13th day; students say the agitation will continue until government takes concrete decision on their demands
Asked about the student protest in Jharkhand, which is governed by the JMM, an INDIA bloc ally, Gandhi said the education system in the country has collapsed.
The Congress said it will continue to fight to resolve students' problems and help them get justice.
Rahul Gandhi took to Instagram to voice his support for student protests, labeling the education system as deeply flawed and in need of urgent reform. His remarks were made following a meeting with NEET protesters who detailed their encounters with police brutality. The students bravely shared stories of discrimination they faced while advocating for their rights.
A student on hunger strike was hospitalized as unrest continues over recruitment exam grievances. Six students are still protesting, demanding the cancellation of the JPSC Civil Services exam. Student organizations have announced a march towards the Jharkhand Assembly amidst its ongoing session. On Thursday, opposition legislators raised the issue within the Assembly. This student-led movement, which began on July 25, has been gaining considerable attention and support.
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, stands in solidarity with Jharkhand students who are protesting against exam irregularities. His party is actively providing meals and support to those participating in the demonstration, which has now entered its fourteenth day. The students are insisting on the cancellation of the JPSC Civil Services Examination and are calling for an independent investigation.
BJP chief whip Naveen Jaiswal said the CID probe into the alleged job exam scam has been initiated to "cover up the issues"
In Ranchi, during a tense protest, Neha Bora, AISA president, became the target of an ink attack as she voiced support for job aspirants demanding redress for suspected misconduct in competitive exams. She highlighted the necessity for transparency and accountability within governmental exam procedures and called for the expulsion of private agencies marred by corruption allegations. Protesters rallied for the annulment of multiple exams and a thorough CBI inquiry.
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"We are ready to hold talks. The State government is eager to know the problems of every student. All the students from across the state can give their thoughts on the issues. We will move forward with a big and strong reform according to the students' demands," says CM Soren
The student protesters have been demanding cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe into the alleged irregularities in the recruitment test
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So far, the CID has arrested 19 people in connection with the alleged examination scam.
Earlier, CM Hemant Soren reiterated that his government was prepared to hold talks concerning the demands of the students as hundreds have gathered at the Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, the main protest site.
The students have planned to march to the state assembly on August 10.
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The minister said that they have presented students' issues before the Chief Minister.
While student representatives said they will continue their agitation, a state minister said the government was considering students’ demands “sympathetically”.
JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on a hunger strike for seven days, is scheduled for talks with the government and had submitted the names of an eight-member delegation
Students have been protesting against irregularities in exams for state jobs
Neha Bora shot to fame during the Jantar Mantar protests, where she spent 23 days on hunger strike alongside AISA leaders and Sonam Wangchuk.
They were taking out a protest march from Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University to the CM's residence; they have been stopped to prevent any untoward situation, said Ajay Aryan Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters)
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CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranks said the delegation, led by Mukesh and Akshay Shinde, would provide “all forms of support” to the students.
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto is facing a critical decline in health as he continues his hunger strike to advocate for essential reforms in Jharkhand's recruitment examination system. In response to the protests, the government has pledged to take the demands seriously and has set up a dedicated email ID for suggestions. Protesters are requesting the cancellation of certain exams and a CBI inquiry into the irregularities.
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The factions, one led by the JKLM, another distancing itself from politics, held talks with State negotiators on two consecutive days; for protesters, this is the culmination of years of frustration and betrayal
The talks will be held around 12 pm, the member said after the panel held a four-hour meeting with Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
After the meeting with State govt on August 7, student leader Ravindra Paswan said: “It was the first round of meeting with the government and the government listened to our demands. However, we could not reach any conclusion regarding our key demands. Therefore, the protest will continue for the time being"
Jharkhand govt held talks with student groups over JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities, but protesting aspirants said the stir will continue until demands are met.
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The doctor said while the protesters should be taken to the hospital, they are refusing to move. The required treatment was being provided on the spot.
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The decision for another round of talks was taken after a series of meetings between the government and student groups on Fugust 7 night and throughout Saturday (August 8, 2026) failed to break the deadlock
The previous five rounds yielded no solution to the deadlock
"Dialogue, not batons, can solve problems; weapons for enemies at the border," CM Hemant Soren said.
Jharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren addressed the ongoing protests, urging young demonstrators to reject political affiliations. His commitment to transparency and justice regarding recruitment exam irregularities was clear as he highlighted the importance of discussions over confrontation. Soren warns that misinformation from rival factions aims to stir unrest, while the protests now stretch into their sixteenth day, keeping conversations alive.
Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu said fast-track courts would be constituted and charge sheets against the accused would be filed within 90 days.
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Jharkhand students have been protesting over exam irregularities
Addressing the Jharkhand Adivasi Mahotsav in Ranchi, the Chief Minister says strictest action would be taken against those responsible for the irregularities in recruitment exams, and the individuals involved have already been identified
Job aspirants in Ranchi are resolute in staging an assembly gherao, disregarding governmental entreaties and discussions. The impasse continues, driven by demands for a CBI investigation and the annulment of the JSSC-CGL 2024 exam. Tensions escalated after three JPSC members resigned before facing CID questioning. With police presence heightened, prohibitive orders are enforced near the assembly to safeguard public order during these tumultuous protests.
Earlier, Chief Minister Hemant Soren pledged to deliver justice with transparency to youths protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams while asserting that dialogue, not batons, can solve all problems at home
The state government has also launched a portal to seek suggestions.
Ranchi City SP Paras Rana said precautionary force deployment would be carried out effectively as a large number of students are expected.
Hemant Soren assures justice to Jharkhand exam protesters, warns against politics
A series of meetings with student groups throughout Saturday (August 8, 2026) culminated in the Jharkhand government announcing fresh talks with aspirants
Protesters say State has been battling paper leaks, exam cancellations since its formation; job aspirants say they want a CBI probe into recruitment anomalies as they do not trust State authorities; they question police for putting up barbed barricades like ‘on border’ and warn that youth will give an answer through votes
Jharkhand Protest: Police personnel used batons to disperse protesters in Ranchi on Monday.
The agitation by Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) aspirants intensified on Tuesday after police used lathis, tear gas and water cannons to stop a protest march towards the state Assembly in Ranchi, prompting the BJP to call a statewide bandh in Jharkhand.The students have been protesting over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, including the JSSC Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination, and are demanding cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the allegations and compr
Mumbai police made a crucial arrest, taking into custody a private agency director connected to the 2022 JSSC exam paper leak. The allegations prompted the cancellation of the junior engineer examination. Further investigations revealed the agency's participation in the leak scheme, with five others already detained. The arrested director is now under judicial custody after detailed interrogation by authorities.
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Most schools and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was very low in the state capital Ranchi and several other cities
The students, protesting under the banner of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, have refused to call off their agitation despite assurances from the Hemant Soren government on reforms in the recruitment system.
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Accusing the BJP of being involved in "exam mafia" across the country, the Congress said the BJP was “opposing” the CID probe into paper leaks in the state, “fearing that it would get exposed”
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The BJP leader accused JMM-led government of playing with the fate of lakhs of students in the state.
Ranchi’s Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri, on the other hand, said that he had visited to ask whether the protesters were facing any difficulties or not. He also asked the students to consider a practical, implementable next step
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Students in Ranchi are protesting alleged irregularities in government examinations for 20 days. Seven students are on hunger strike, with three hospitalized due to failing health. They demand the chief minister meet them to discuss their concerns directly. Years of exam delays and age limit issues fuel widespread aspirant frustration across India. This ongoing uncertainty impacts career choices and mental well-being for many young individuals.
A senior officer said the case was registered against the unnamed people for violating prohibitory orders, causing damage to government property and attacking police personnel
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Police used lathi charge during protest against protestors in Ranchi on August 10.
According to the FIR, the protest march towards the Jharkhand assembly turned violent when miscreants clashed with security forces.
Protestors also criticised the Ranchi district administration for an FIR lodged over the violence during the August 10 march towards the state assembly
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Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha leader Devendra Nath Mahto was stopped from a Tiranga Yatra. He is on an indefinite hunger strike protesting recruitment examination irregularities. Thousands of people are demonstrating at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium protest site. Chief Minister Hemant Soren assured transparency in state examinations and recruitment processes. Mahto cautioned against attempts to fracture the ongoing student movement.
The student leader has emerged as the most prominent face of the agitation over alleged irregularities in the conduct of exams in Jharkhand
The students accuse JMM-Congress of playing politics and also announce CM’s residence gherao on August 20
Students protesting against alleged exam irregularities took out a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on Saturday -- the 22nd day of the indefinite strike started by the students.
Earlier, six rounds of talks were held between the Jharkhand government and the agitating students.
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Protesters say Congress had promised to withdraw support from the JMM-led regime if the demand for a CBI probe was not addressed by August 15
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In a letter, dated August 14, Mr. Gandhi said that the students’ demands were legitimate and their peaceful protest deserved the government’s support.
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Mahato stressed that they wanted a system that would prevent paper leaks in the future.
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On the other hand, Jharkhand CID, probing the case of alleged irregularities in the examination, conducted raids at the office of JSSC and also questioned JSSC Secretary Sudhir Gupta
The protesters refuse to go home just yet as their demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the examination irregularities remain unheard.
The JLKM leader and two other protesters broke their fast around midnight after the State govt.’s announcement; demand for CBI probe continues
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The ruling came after petitions claimed the cancellations were unjust and arbitrary, amidst ongoing protests over alleged recruitment irregularities.
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Similar scuffles were also reported from Hazaribag and Giridih, where JMM workers clashed with students trying to burn effigies of Hemant Soren
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The BJP extended its support to the protesters and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of showcasing a "duplicitous attitude" over students' welfare. The ruling JMM, on the other hand, alleged the BJP was using students to further its political interests
The clashes erupted during a large-scale protest by students demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in state recruitment exams, leading to heightened tensions and multiple arrests across the region
FIRs were registered at Ranchi's Kotwali police station against 14 named and 200 unidentified people for obstructing government work and clashing with police.
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