Gandhi urges Soren to meet protesting students over recruitment exam irregularities
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi urged Hemant Soren, Jharkhand Chief Minister, to meet protesting students on recruitment exams irregularities in a letter dated August 14. The protests, now entering day 24, demand an independent probe and have been peaceful with some students on indefinite hunger strike. Gandhi noted the government had begun dialogue but suggested a personal meeting to resolve remaining concerns. Protesting students also demanded Soren's resignation and asked Gandhi to withdraw coalition support if demands were not met.
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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