Jharkhand students demand CBI inquiry, threaten to gherao State Assembly
Students protesting alleged exam irregularities for 15 days indicates potential systemic issues.
On August 8, 2026, a Jharkhand student delegation arrived at the State Guest House in Ranchi to meet government representatives regarding alleged irregularities in competitive exams. The previous meeting on August 7 was inconclusive; students demand an inquiry by the CBI, cancellation of tainted exams, and system overhaul. Protests entered their 15th day with continued hunger strikes and plans for further actions including gheraoing the State Assembly on August 10.
7 AUG 2026
— BBC
Protesters in Ranchi, Jharkhand, are demanding a system overhaul after allegations of leaked answer sheets and manipulated results in the April civil service exam.
8 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
After 15 days of protests, the Jharkhand government met with a delegation from the JLKM, but talks failed to resolve demands for a CBI inquiry and exam cancellation.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
A Jharkhand student delegation met with government representatives to address allegations of irregularities in competitive exams, following 15 days of protests.
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