Jharkhand Students Clash with Police Over Exam Row

On Monday, a massive protest erupted in Ranchi, Jharkhand, as thousands of job aspirants and students marched towards the Jharkhand Assembly, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL examination.

The protesters, who were stopped by police barricades, broke through six rounds of barricades before being met with lathi charges and water cannons.

Despite the police action, the protesters continued their march, with some taking alternative routes to reach the assembly premises.

Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on a hunger strike for nine days, joined the march, carrying a portrait of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren.

On Sunday, the Jharkhand government agreed to cancel the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) preliminary examination and the JPSC backlog examinations held in 2023 and 2025, following six hours of discussions with protesting student groups.

However, the students remained firm on their demand for a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL examination.

The Jharkhand government's decision came after all three JPSC members resigned, and Chief Minister Hemant Soren assured protesters that justice would be delivered with full transparency.

The protest has gained political traction, with former chief minister and BJP leader Babulal Marandi and party leader Aditya Sahu being detained during a sit-in outside Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s residence.

The students are demanding the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination and all exams connected to the TSR Data Processing Private Limited Agency, a blacklisted entity.

The Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha and JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch have been leading the protest, which has been ongoing for several days.

The situation in Ranchi remains tense, with the protesters refusing to back down from their demands.

The Jharkhand government's decision to cancel the examinations is seen as a major victory for the protesters, but the demand for a CBI probe remains a major point of contention.

The protest has highlighted the issue of corruption in government recruitment examinations, with the students demanding greater transparency and accountability.

The Jharkhand government has assured the protesters that it will take all necessary steps to ensure that justice is delivered, but the protesters remain skeptical.

The situation in Jharkhand is being closely watched, with the protest having gained national attention.

The demand for a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL examination is likely to continue, with the protesters refusing to back down from their demands.