Job aspirants breach barricades, face water cannons in Jharkhand protest
On August 11, 2026, thousands of job aspirants protesting exam irregularities in Jharkhand marched to the assembly, breaching barricades and facing water cannons. Led by Devendra Nath Mahto on a nine-day fast, they demanded cancellation or CBI probe into exams. The protest entered its 17th day despite government concessions.
21 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Protesters in Jharkhand clashed with police and JMM workers after attempting to burn effigies of the Chief Minister and a Congress leader.
22 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Protesters in Jharkhand accused the government of betrayal after the High Court stayed some exam cancellation notifications, leading to unrest.
23 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Police and protesting job aspirants clashed in Giridih and Hazaribag, Jharkhand, leading to the filing of multiple FIRs against individuals.
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