Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:43pm on 10 Aug 2026,Monday India
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Jharkhand government over police action against protesting students in Ranchi, saying the use of force against them was unacceptable. The remarks came after security personnel used lathi-charge and tear gas to disperse students marching towards the state Assembly. The protesters have been demanding action over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations and greater transparency in the selection process. Gandhi said students raising legitimate concerns should be heard rather than subjected to force. The crackdown has intensified political pressure on the Hemant Soren government, while the student agitation continues over examination-related demands and alleged recruitment irregularities. (PC: X)
