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Kunickaa Sadanand Joins Jharkhand Protest

Actress Kunickaa Sadanand joins protest, urges government to be transparent. Protesters demand CBI probe into recruitment exam irregularities.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sun, 16 August 2026 at 10:22 pm
Kunickaa Sadanand Joins Jharkhand Protest

Actress Kunickaa Sadanand joined the ongoing protest by JPSC and JSSC aspirants at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Sunday.

She met the protesting students and spoke to several aspirants, including one who is currently on a hunger strike.

Kunickaa appealed to the Jharkhand government to be transparent and accountable while addressing the students' concerns.

She also urged the protesting aspirants to give the government some time to work towards a solution.

The protest is over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).

The protesting students have also demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged irregularities.

Student protester Prem Nayak, who is on the 13th day of a hunger strike, spoke about his health condition and the ongoing agitation.

He claimed that the government had not taken the protesters' demands seriously.

The protesters have announced plans to gherao Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence in Ranchi on August 20 and are demanding his resignation.

Discussions regarding laying siege to the CM's residence are ongoing, although no final decision has been taken.

Kunickaa's visit and the protesters' demands have brought attention to the issue, with many calling for the government to take action.

The protest has been going on for 23 days, with the hunger strike entering its 13th day.

The Jharkhand government has been criticized for its handling of the situation, with many accusing it of not taking the protesters' demands seriously.

The protesters are demanding justice and transparency in the recruitment process.

The situation remains tense, with the protesters determined to continue their agitation until their demands are met.

The government's response to the situation will be crucial in determining the outcome of the protest.

In conclusion, the protest by JPSC and JSSC aspirants in Jharkhand has brought attention to the issue of alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.

The government's handling of the situation has been criticized, and the protesters are demanding justice and transparency.

The situation remains tense, and the outcome of the protest is uncertain.

Frequently asked questions

What is the protest in Jharkhand about?

The protest is over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).

What are the protesters demanding?

The protesters are demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged irregularities and the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

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