Hunger strike enters 16th day as Jharkhand may cancel JPSC exams over protests
Jharkhand is likely to cancel the JPSC 2023, 2025 exams, and the 14th preliminary exam following student protests over alleged irregularities that entered their 16th day. The government agreed to let the Enforcement Directorate probe financial transactions linked to these issues after talks with Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Six protesters are on hunger strike, including leaders Devendra Nath Mahto and Rahul Krantim.
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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