Jharkhand student protests escalate over recruitment exam irregularities FAST-MOVING

JPSC recruitment controversy JSSC exam irregularities Jharkhand student protests Ranchi assembly siege CBI investigation demand

Student protests in Ranchi, Jharkhand, over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations have escalated into significant unrest. On Monday, thousands of aspirants marched toward the state Legislative Assembly, resulting in violent clashes with police. Authorities deployed water cannons, tear gas, and conducted lathi charges to disperse the crowds, leading to injuries among both students and security personnel.

Key developments include the arrest of former JPSC chairperson L Khiangte by the CID. While the state government has agreed to cancel the 14th JPSC preliminary exam and two backlog tests, protesters remain steadfast in their demands. They are calling for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the recruitment processes and the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination.

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato, who has been on a hunger strike for nine days, was hospitalized after his health deteriorated during the protests. The political situation has intensified, with the BJP calling for a state-wide shutdown on August 11 to protest police action, while Chief Minister Hemant Soren has appealed for peace and dialogue, urging students not to be swayed by political narratives.

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Devendra Nath Mahato · Devendra Nath Mahto · Hemant Soren · Jharkhand Public Service Commission · Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission · L Khiangte · Rahul Gandhi · Ranchi

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[● 21 SOURCES] Students are protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. www.newsnationtv.com · www.zoomnews.in · hindi.webdunia.com · southasiandaily.com · www.newsmobile.in · +15 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department arrested former JPSC chairperson L Khiangte regarding recruitment irregularities. hindi.webdunia.com · www.aajtak.in · www.nayaindia.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The BJP has called for a state-wide shutdown in Jharkhand on August 11 to protest police action against students. www.newsnationtv.com · www.aajtak.in · www.tv9hindi.com · navbharatlive.com · www.dtnext.in
[● 11 SOURCES] Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato has been on a hunger strike for nine days and was hospitalized after his health deteriorated. www.newsnationtv.com · www.zoomnews.in · hindi.webdunia.com · southasiandaily.com · www.newsmobile.in · +5 more
[● 21 SOURCES] Police used water cannons, lathi charges, and tear gas to disperse protesters near the Jharkhand Assembly. www.newsnationtv.com · www.zoomnews.in · hindi.webdunia.com · southasiandaily.com · www.newsmobile.in · +15 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The state government agreed to cancel the 14th JPSC preliminary exam and two backlog tests. southasiandaily.com · www.aajtak.in · www.ibc24.in
[● 5 SOURCES] Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the use of force against students and urged the government to resolve issues through dialogue. www.zoomnews.in · www.newsmobile.in · www.nayaindia.com
[● 13 SOURCES] Protesters are demanding a CBI investigation into the recruitment irregularities and the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam. southasiandaily.com · www.zoomnews.in · www.newsmobile.in · www.theguardian.com · beta.rs · +7 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chief Minister Hemant Soren stated the government will act on student demands regarding examination irregularities with seriousness and sensitivity.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called for a Jharkhand state-wide shutdown to protest police action against students. www.punjabkesari.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Police used lathi charge, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse protesters during the assembly siege. www.punjabkesari.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Chief Minister expressed the goal of making the examination system more transparent, technology-enabled, secure, and accountable.