Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:48am on 06 Aug 2026,Thursday India
The student protest over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC CGL recruitment examinations entered Day 13 in Ranchi, with protesters demanding the resignation of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Students accused the government of being unresponsive and renewed their demand for a CBI probe into the recruitment process. Protest leaders said they would continue their hunger strike despite deteriorating health and confirmed plans to gherao the state assembly on August 10. The state government has invited student representatives for talks, while Soren has assured the Governor that the government is committed to ensuring justice and examining the allegations. (PC: HT)
