Jharkhand Cancels Exams, Recruitment After 24 Days of Student Protests Demand CBI Probe
Hemant Soren's government in Jharkhand cancelled all exams and recruitment for government jobs after 24 days of student protests demanding reforms. Chief Minister Soren assured an investigation by the CID back to 2014 but students insisted on a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, vowing to continue their protest. Student leader Ravindra Paswan said they would keep protesting until their demand is 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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