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Jharkhand exam protests enter 19th day in Ranchi
The Hindu··12 Aug
Job aspirants under the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch continued protests for a 19th day, demanding transparency in Jharkhand recruitment exams, cancellation of several tests and an independent probe. They refused to end the stir despite government assurances. Police used water cannons, tear gas and batons on Monday's assembly march; police said 14 personnel were injured. Six protesters remain on hunger strike.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Jharkhand job aspirants still face uncertainty over which exams may be cancelled or re-run.
- Ranchi residents may see continued marches, bandhs and Assembly downtime while talks stall.
- Families of hunger strikers should track hospital updates as the protest enters a third week.
What's Happening
- Protests over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC exams have entered day 19.
- Students demand cancellation of several tests and an independent investigation.
- Police action on Monday and a BJP bandh on Tuesday widened the political confrontation.
Recruitment Trust Deficit in Jharkhand
- The JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch says assurances without outside probes are not enough to end the stir.
- Chief Minister Hemant Soren has pledged reforms and cancellation of the 14th JPSC examination.
- The state Assembly was adjourned sine die a day early after disruptions linked to the police crackdown.
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