Jharkhand cancels exams, 2,000 selected candidates fear job loss
Cancellation of exams after selection raises concerns about abuse of power and justice.
On Monday, Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of JSSC-CGL and other exams in Jharkhand following student protests over irregularities. This decision affected nearly 2,000 selected candidates who fear losing their jobs, sparking a new protest. Protesters, including Raghuvendra and Sandeep Yadav, argue they took up government posts legally after the Supreme Court's ruling against cancellation.
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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