Students Protest Fifth Day Over Alleged Exam Irregularities, Demand CBI Probe
Allegations of widespread exam irregularities demand a thorough investigation.
On August 2, 2026, hundreds of students in Ranchi continued their fifth day of protest over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination and other recruitment tests. They demanded a CBI probe, cancellation of the exam, and reforms, alleging previous probes were ineffective. Protesters held slogans and a torchlight procession, threatening to gherao the Jharkhand Assembly if demands are 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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