Students Plan to Gherao Jharkhand CM's Home, Demand Resignation Over Exam Irregularities
Large-scale protests demanding resignation over alleged exam irregularities raise serious governance concerns.
On August 15, students protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams held a 'Tiranga Yatra' and announced plans to gherao Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence on August 20, demanding his resignation. They seek cancellation of suspect exams and an independent probe by CBI or retired judges outside Jharkhand. The protest entered its 22nd day with thousands participating.
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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