Protest Against Job Exam Irregularities Enters 25th Day
Protests against corruption in job exams persist despite government action.
On August 18, 2026, the protest against alleged job exam irregularities in Jharkhand continued into its 25th day. Rahul Kranti, Sabita Kumari, and Rupesh Pal maintained their hunger strike despite Chief Minister Hemant Soren canceling all recruitment tests, including the JSSC-CGL examination conducted by an outsourced agency since 2014. Jharkhand Loktantrik Kranti Morcha (JLKM) leader Devendra Mahto, along with Prem Nayak and Umme Habiba, ended their hunger strikes after the government's announcement around August 17, 2026.
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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