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Unlock these with Subscription Products you've access to Additional Subscription Benefits Account Settings Go to My Account Manage Subscriptions Need help with your subscription? customersupport@thehindu.co.in Demand for cancellation of JPSC exam met; will continue stir till demand for CBI probe met, say protesters after talks with Jharkhand government Updated - August 09, 2026 10:52 pm IST Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto receives medical treatment after a 16-day hunger strike in protest against the alleged JPSC paper leak, at Jaipal Singh Stadium, in Ranchi on August 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI A head of the planned ‘Vidhan Sabha gherao’ march by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi on Monday (August 10, 2026), three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) resigned on Sunday (August 9), while the State government announced a multi-pronged action plan, including Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) probes into alleged recruitment irregularities. Also read | Jharkhand protest: CID summons three serving members of JPSC in exam row However, protesting students remained firm on their demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry and said the Assembly march would continue peacefully. Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar accepted the resignations of JPSC members Ajita Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda and Jamal Ahmed following recommendations from the State government. Also read | Jharkhand protest: CID summons three serving members of JPSC in exam row The resignations came amid three days of discussions between the Jharkhand government and representatives of protesting JPSC-JSSC aspirants. After the talks, Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu said the government had agreed to several demands raised by the students, including cancellation of the 14th JPSC examination and backlog recruitment examinations of 2023 and 2025. Also read | Years of delayed exams, bribery allegations provoke Jharkhand protests “We are hopeful of a positive outcome over our demand of cancelling the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and reforms in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC),” a student leader said earlier before the meeting. Also read | Jharkhand student protest highlights August 8, 2026 This LIVE is closed. Talks of the seven member student delegation with State government’s concludes Key demands of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch August 09, 2026 22:40 We appeal to all students from Jharkhand to join 'Vidhan Sabha March' on Monday: student leader Talking at a press conference in Ranchi on Sunday, a protesting student leader said. “We appeal to all students from Jharkhand to join ‘Vidhan Sabha March’ on Monday.” - PTI Talking at a press conference in Ranchi on Sunday, a protesting student leader said. “We appeal to all students from Jharkhand to join ‘Vidhan Sabha March’ on Monday.” August 09, 2026 22:28 Students would continue their demand for a CBI probe into the CGL examination: Student leader Talking about the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination, Student leader Ravindra Paswan said that students had demanded a CBI inquiry into the CGL exam. “Regarding the CGL exam, the students demanded a CBI inquiry; however, the government did not agree to this. Instead, the government stated that a judicial inquiry would be conducted under the chairmanship of a retired judge, and if financial irregularities are detected, the ED would also be involved,” he said. Mr. Paswan, however, said the students would continue their demand for a CBI probe into the CGL examination. -ANI Talking about the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination, Student leader Ravindra Paswan said that students had demanded a CBI inquiry into the CGL exam. “Regarding the CGL exam, the students demanded a CBI inquiry; however, the government did not agree to this. Instead, the government stated that a judicial inquiry would be conducted under the chairmanship of a retired judge, and if financial irregularities are detected, the ED would also be involved,” he said. Mr. Paswan, however, said the students would continue their demand for a CBI probe into the CGL examination. August 09, 2026 22:12 Jharkhand government cancels JPSC exam; protests to continue till CBI probe ordered, say students The Jharkhand government on Sunday (August 9, 2026) 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. Jharkhand government cancels JPSC exam; protests to continue till CBI probe ordered, say students Students in Jharkhand protest for a CBI probe into exam irregularities, despite government claims of meeting 98% of their demands. The Jharkhand government on Sunday (August 9, 2026) 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. Jharkhand government cancels JPSC exam; protests to continue till CBI probe ordered, say students Students in Jharkhand protest for a CBI probe into exam irregularities, despite government claims of meeting 98% of their demands. August 09, 2026 21:49 Jharkhand exam stir: Hemant Soren asks student protesters not to be misguided by political parties Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday (August 9, 2026) assured students protesting in Ranchi that the State government was fully committed to safeguarding their rights and future. It was the government’s responsibility to ensure justice for the youth protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, Mr. Soren said. Jharkhand exam stir: Hemant Soren asks student protesters to not be misguided by political parties Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren assures student protesters of justice amid recruitment exam irregularities, urging them to avoid political manipulation. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday (August 9, 2026) assured students protesting in Ranchi that the State government was fully committed to safeguarding their rights and future. It was the government’s responsibility to ensure justice for the youth protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, Mr. Soren said. Jharkhand exam stir: Hemant Soren asks student protesters to not be misguided by political parties Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren assures student protesters of justice amid recruitment exam irregularities, urging them to avoid political manipulation. August 09, 2026 20:51 Unfortunate that students not ready to withdraw agitation: Jharkhand government panel Jharkhand Government panel on Sunday said, “It is unfortunate that students are not ready to withdraw the agitation, though we agreed to most of their demands.” - PTI Jharkhand Government panel on Sunday said, “It is unfortunate that students are not ready to withdraw the agitation, though we agreed to most of their demands.” August 09, 2026 19:24 Protesters stick to demand for CBI probe into exam anomaly; J'khand govt says 98% demands met The students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams on Sunday remained adamant on their demand for a CBI probe despite Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar promising justice to them. A fresh round of talks between the government and students failed to achieve any breakthrough despite the authorities claiming that they accepted 98% of their demands, barring one for a CBI probe into the JSSC-CGL exam’s alleged irregularities. “Most of our demands have been met, including the demand for cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam. But we will not compromise till our demand for a CBI probe is fulfilled. We will continue our proposed march to the Jharkhand Assembly on August 10,” student leader Ravindra Paswan said after the sixth round of talks with a government panel. - PTI The students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams on Sunday remained adamant on their demand for a CBI probe despite Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar promising justice to them. A fresh round of talks between the government and students failed to achieve any breakthrough despite the authorities claiming that they accepted 98% of their demands, barring one for a CBI probe into the JSSC-CGL exam’s alleged irregularities. “Most of our demands have been met, including the demand for cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam. But we will not compromise till our demand for a CBI probe is fulfilled. We will continue our proposed march to the Jharkhand Assembly on August 10,” student leader Ravindra Paswan said after the sixth round of talks with a government panel. August 09, 2026 19:15 Three Jharkhand PSC members resign amid paper leak protests All three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) resigned on Sunday amid the massive protests over the alleged irregularities in recruitment tests conducted by the agency. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar accepted the resignation of Ajeeta Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda and Jamal Ahmad, according to a statement issued by the Lok Bhavan. The resignations came after the CID summoned the three members in connection with the allegations of irregularities, including paper leaks. On July 22, JPSC chairperson L Khiangte had tendered his resignation. - PTI All three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) resigned on Sunday amid the massive protests over the alleged irregularities in recruitment tests conducted by the agency. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar accepted the resignation of Ajeeta Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda and Jamal Ahmad, according to a statement issued by the Lok Bhavan. The resignations came after the CID summoned the three members in connection with the allegations of irregularities, including paper leaks. On July 22, JPSC chairperson L Khiangte had tendered his resignation. August 09, 2026 17:44 J’khand exam protest: Govt panel talks to Mahto, urges him to end fast The Jharkhand government committee set up to talk to students protesting the alleged recruitment exam irregularities on Sunday talked to Devendra Nath Mahto, one of the individuals who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for the past eight days, an official said. The condition of Mahto had deteriorated around 3 am. Doctors found that his blood glucose level was low. The Jharkhand government committee set up to talk to students protesting the alleged recruitment exam irregularities on Sunday talked to Devendra Nath Mahto, one of the individuals who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for the past eight days, an official said. The condition of Mahto had deteriorated around 3 am. Doctors found that his blood glucose level was low. August 09, 2026 17:02 Jharkhand CM concerned about students' issues, resolve them with dialogue, not agitation: Governor Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Sunday urged the students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment exams to solve the matter through “dialogue” and not agitation, while saying that the government’s doors were always open for them. Chief Minister Hemant Soren is concerned about the issue, addressing ‘Jharkhand Adivasi Mahotsav’ and appealing to students to have faith in the CM’s assurances. “The Chief Minister is concerned about students’ issues. Resolve them with dialogue and not agitation. I urge youth to have full faith in CM’s assurances; we do not want to play with students’ future. Our doors are open to all students; meet us to raise all your concerns,” he said. - PTI Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Sunday urged the students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment exams to solve the matter through “dialogue” and not agitation, while saying that the government’s doors were always open for them. Chief Minister Hemant Soren is concerned about the issue, addressing ‘Jharkhand Adivasi Mahotsav’ and appealing to students to have faith in the CM’s assurances. “The Chief Minister is concerned about students’ issues. Resolve them with dialogue and not agitation. I urge youth to have full faith in CM’s assurances; we do not want to play with students’ future. Our doors are open to all students; meet us to raise all your concerns,” he said. August 09, 2026 16:24 Jharkhand CM vows justice for exam protesters; says vested interests trying to disrupt democracy Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday pledged to deliver justice with transparency to youths protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams while asserting that dialogue, not batons, can solve all problems at home. Alleging that vested interests were working at full force to disrupt democracy in the State, he said the students’ stir should not be politicised and warned those harbouring political ambitions against misguiding youths. Mr. Soren said the youths’ concern was his concern and those involved in exam irregularities will face strict action. “Unable to accept the state’s self-reliance, vested interests are working at full force in Jharkhand to disrupt democracy here. Samvad and not ‘lathi-danda-bandook’ (dialogue, not batons) can solve all problems. - PTI Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday pledged to deliver justice with transparency to youths protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams while asserting that dialogue, not batons, can solve all problems at home. Alleging that vested interests were working at full force to disrupt democracy in the State, he said the students’ stir should not be politicised and warned those harbouring political ambitions against misguiding youths. Mr. Soren said the youths’ concern was his concern and those involved in exam irregularities will face strict action. “Unable to accept the state’s self-reliance, vested interests are working at full force in Jharkhand to disrupt democracy here. Samvad and not ‘lathi-danda-bandook’ (dialogue, not batons) can solve all problems. August 09, 2026 16:05 Jharkhand CM promises justice for the protestors Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren promised that the protestors will get justice, adding that, “Unable to accept State’s self-reliance, vested interests working at full force to disrupt democracy here.”- PTI Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren promised that the protestors will get justice, adding that, “Unable to accept State’s self-reliance, vested interests working at full force to disrupt democracy here.”- PTI August 09, 2026 15:43 'Political parties trying to mislead youth by spreading lies' : Jharkhand CM Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said on Sunday (August 9), “political parties trying to mislead youth by spreading lies, misinformation; intellectuals also involved.”. He further urged the students ”not to seek political patronage (for their stir); justice is your right, govt committed to delivering it”- PTI Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said on Sunday (August 9), “political parties trying to mislead youth by spreading lies, misinformation; intellectuals also involved.”. He further urged the students ”not to seek political patronage (for their stir); justice is your right, govt committed to delivering it”- PTI August 09, 2026 15:31 Jharkhand CM: 'Students' stir shouldn't be politicised' Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said on Sunday (August 9, 2026) that students’ stir shouldn’t be politicised, warning those harbouring political ambitions against misguiding youths. He added that those guilty of exam irregularities to face strict action- PTI Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said on Sunday (August 9, 2026) that students’ stir shouldn’t be politicised, warning those harbouring political ambitions against misguiding youths. He added that those guilty of exam irregularities to face strict action- PTI August 09, 2026 14:56 Actor-singer Piyush Mishra joins the govt. job aspirants sitting on hunger strike Actor-singer Piyush Mishra joined the govt. job aspirants sitting on hunger strike under the banner of JPSC-JSSC reform manch for second consecutive day on Sunday (August 9). WhatsApp Image 2026-08-09 at 2.44.29 PM.jpeg Photo credit: Suruchi Kumari

Actor-singer Piyush Mishra joined the govt. job aspirants sitting on hunger strike under the banner of JPSC-JSSC reform manch for second consecutive day on Sunday (August 9). WhatsApp Image 2026-08-09 at 2.44.29 PM.jpeg Photo credit: Suruchi Kumari August 09, 2026 14:47 Talks of the seven member student delegation with State government’s concludes Talks of the seven member delegation from the JPSC-JSCC reform manch with the State government’s committee on Sunday (August 9) concluded after one hour. They will address a press conference at 3 p.m. The reform manch’s delegation members include Ravindra Paswan, Piyush, Ravindra Ravi, Pankaj Saha, Rajesh Prasad, Shashank, and Anand. The initial round of talks held with the group on Friday (August 7) night yielded no conclusive agreement. Those leading the protest said that aspirants from different districts including Hazaribagh, Palamu, Latehar have started to join the Sansad Gherao announced for Monday (August 10).- Suruchi Kumari Talks of the seven member delegation from the JPSC-JSCC reform manch with the State government’s committee on Sunday (August 9) concluded after one hour. They will address a press conference at 3 p.m. The reform manch’s delegation members include Ravindra Paswan, Piyush, Ravindra Ravi, Pankaj Saha, Rajesh Prasad, Shashank, and Anand. The initial round of talks held with the group on Friday (August 7) night yielded no conclusive agreement. Those leading the protest said that aspirants from different districts including Hazaribagh, Palamu, Latehar have started to join the Sansad Gherao announced for Monday (August 10).- Suruchi Kumari August 09, 2026 14:42 Jharkhand students wield poetry, satire and humour in protest against exam 'irregularities' From mock job “rate cards” and satirical posters to verses from the Mahabharata, Jharkhand’s protesting students are wielding creativity to voice their anger over recruitment exam irregularities.- PTI HPQWhRwbkAA3raa.jpg Photo credit: PTI From mock job “rate cards” and satirical posters to verses from the Mahabharata, Jharkhand’s protesting students are wielding creativity to voice their anger over recruitment exam irregularities.- PTI HPQWhRwbkAA3raa.jpg August 09, 2026 14:35 BJP leaders support protesting students' demands Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, Jharkhand BJP chief and MP Aditya Sahu and the party’s chief whip Naveen Jailswal also visited the protesting students at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium on Sunday (August 9, 2026) morning. “The Chief Minister should have met the students on the very first day of the protest. But he has been silent. The government has adopted the Britishers’ ‘divide and rule’ policy by inviting different organisations for talks, seeking their charter of demands. “There is no need for dialogue anymore. The students’ demands are simple: cancelling the examination and probing the irregularities by the CBI,” Mr. Seth said. — PTI Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, Jharkhand BJP chief and MP Aditya Sahu and the party’s chief whip Naveen Jailswal also visited the protesting students at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium on Sunday (August 9, 2026) morning. “The Chief Minister should have met the students on the very first day of the protest. But he has been silent. The government has adopted the Britishers’ ‘divide and rule’ policy by inviting different organisations for talks, seeking their charter of demands. “There is no need for dialogue anymore. The students’ demands are simple: cancelling the examination and probing the irregularities by the CBI,” Mr. Seth said. — PTI August 09, 2026 14:34 Condition of student leader ​Devendra Nath Mahto​ deteriorates The condition of student leader Devendra Nath Mahto , who has been on indefinite hunger strike for around a week now at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Stadium, suddenly deteriorated around 3 a.m. on Saturday (August 8) night. Doctors recorded his blood glucose level at 53. Jharkhand exam stir: Government to hold fresh talks; health of student leader on fast deteriorates Jharkhand government plans fresh talks amid ongoing student protests over recruitment exam irregularities and a deteriorating student leader's health. The condition of student leader Devendra Nath Mahto , who has been on indefinite hunger strike for around a week now at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Stadium, suddenly deteriorated around 3 a.m. on Saturday (August 8) night. Doctors recorded his blood glucose level at 53. Jharkhand exam stir: Government to hold fresh talks; health of student leader on fast deteriorates Jharkhand government plans fresh talks amid ongoing student protests over recruitment exam irregularities and a deteriorating student leader's health. Jharkhand exam stir: Government to hold fresh talks; health of student leader on fast deteriorates Jharkhand government plans fresh talks amid ongoing student protests over recruitment exam irregularities and a deteriorating student leader's health. August 09, 2026 14:19 Students demand revocation of the suspension of whistleblower The students are also demanding the revocation of the suspension of a Finance Department section officer and whistleblower, Santosh Kumar Mastana, and withdrawal of cases filed against him. Jharkhand CID had arrested Mr. Mastana in October 2025 for allegedly spreading a “fake narrative” about a paper leak in the JSSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination held in September 2024. He was granted regular bail by the Jharkhand High Court this year.- PTI The students are also demanding the revocation of the suspension of a Finance Department section officer and whistleblower, Santosh Kumar Mastana, and withdrawal of cases filed against him. Jharkhand CID had arrested Mr. Mastana in October 2025 for allegedly spreading a “fake narrative” about a paper leak in the JSSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination held in September 2024. He was granted regular bail by the Jharkhand High Court this year.- PTI August 09, 2026 14:11 Key demands of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch The JPSC-JSSC protestors are demanding an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) followed by action against those responsible for irregularities in competitive exams for government jobs in the State, including in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Combined Civil Services Examination, and the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination, which is also known as Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) exam. Key demands of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, a prominent students’ body spearheading the protest, include making the probe report public and action against the guilty. The protesters have also called for the cancellation of the Preliminary Test of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination, and a review of exams conducted through agencies, including TSR Data Processing Private Limited.- THB The JPSC-JSSC protestors are demanding an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) followed by action against those responsible for irregularities in competitive exams for government jobs in the State, including in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Combined Civil Services Examination, and the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination, which is also known as Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) exam. Key demands of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, a prominent students’ body spearheading the protest, include making the probe report public and action against the guilty. The protesters have also called for the cancellation of the Preliminary Test of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination, and a review of exams conducted through agencies, including TSR Data Processing Private Limited.- THB August 09, 2026 13:16 Sixth round of talks between Jharkhand govt., students protesting exam irregularities begins A fresh round of talks between the Jharkhand government and students protesting the irregularities in recruitment exams began on Sunday (August 9). The sixth round of talks is being held at the state guest house in Ranchi as the protest entered its 16th day with six demonstrators on indefinite hunger strike. “We are hopeful of a positive outcome over our demand of cancelling the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and reforms in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC),” a student leader said.- PTI A fresh round of talks between the Jharkhand government and students protesting the irregularities in recruitment exams began on Sunday (August 9). The sixth round of talks is being held at the state guest house in Ranchi as the protest entered its 16th day with six demonstrators on indefinite hunger strike. “We are hopeful of a positive outcome over our demand of cancelling the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and reforms in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC),” a student leader said.- PTI August 09, 2026 11:45 Dumri MLA Jairam Mahto joins students' protest Dumri MLA and Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha supremo Jairam Mahto sat on a day-long hunger strike on the old Vidhan Sabha premises, extending support to agitating students. Activist Rajesh Hindustani, popularly known as ‘Tiranga Man’, also joined the students’ protest at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Stadium. - PTI Dumri MLA and Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha supremo Jairam Mahto sat on a day-long hunger strike on the old Vidhan Sabha premises, extending support to agitating students. Activist Rajesh Hindustani, popularly known as ‘Tiranga Man’, also joined the students’ protest at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Stadium. - PTI August 09, 2026 11:34 Years of delayed exams, bribery allegations provoke Jharkhand protests On July 23, students began gathering at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi. They arrived carrying bedding, notebooks and plastic folders filled with admit cards from examinations that, in many cases, had defined nearly a decade of their lives. Their demand was straightforward: cancel all examinations tainted by allegations of corruption, order an independent investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and overhaul the state’s recruitment system. Read the full story here, On July 23, students began gathering at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi. They arrived carrying bedding, notebooks and plastic folders filled with admit cards from examinations that, in many cases, had defined nearly a decade of their lives. Their demand was straightforward: cancel all examinations tainted by allegations of corruption, order an independent investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and overhaul the state’s recruitment system. August 09, 2026 11:31 JPSC-JSSC aspirants' protest has become mass movement: JD(U) spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan JD(U) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Sunday (August 9) said the ongoing protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi has transformed into a mass movement, alleging growing resentment among students and young people over the conduct of competitive examinations and recruitment in Jharkhand.- ANI JD(U) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Sunday (August 9) said the ongoing protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi has transformed into a mass movement, alleging growing resentment among students and young people over the conduct of competitive examinations and recruitment in Jharkhand.- ANI August 09, 2026 10:56 Students decline hospitalisation As the intense protests by JPSC-JSSC aspirants continue at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, a doctors team inspected the health of protestors on Sunday (August 9). Speaking to ANI , Dr. AP Sinha assured that the fasting students have declined hospitalisation despite experiencing a drop in body weight. However, they remain alert, stable, and fine for now.- ANI As the intense protests by JPSC-JSSC aspirants continue at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, a doctors team inspected the health of protestors on Sunday (August 9). Speaking to ANI , Dr. AP Sinha assured that the fasting students have declined hospitalisation despite experiencing a drop in body weight. However, they remain alert, stable, and fine for now.- ANI August 09, 2026 10:34 Doctors inspects the health of JPSC-JSSC aspirants on a hunger strike A team of doctors from the Sadar Hospital, Ranchi, inspected the health of JPSC-JSSC aspirants staging a hunger strike at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium.- ANI A team of doctors from the Sadar Hospital, Ranchi, inspected the health of JPSC-JSSC aspirants staging a hunger strike at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium.- ANI August 09, 2026 09:47 "Govt. playing games": Student leader calls for unity among protestors Amid ongoing protests over irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations, student leader Ravindra Paswan accused the State government of attempting to fragment the movement and warned of a massive ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march on August 10 if demands were not met. “What we have witnessed from the government’s side today has left us very upset. Look at the game the government is playing: today, they accepted memoranda from about 6-7 other organisations. Why are they doing this? What is their intention?” he said. Questioning the State government’s decision to receive a memorandum from the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), the Congress’ student wing, Mr. Paswan added, “Why are they taking memoranda from NSUI? NSUI is the Congress student wing. What kind of demands would they make? Why are they not on the street protesting against the government?” “The government is playing games, trying to fragment this movement into 2-3 different factions,” he alleged.- ANI Amid ongoing protests over irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations, student leader Ravindra Paswan accused the State government of attempting to fragment the movement and warned of a massive ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march on August 10 if demands were not met. “What we have witnessed from the government’s side today has left us very upset. Look at the game the government is playing: today, they accepted memoranda from about 6-7 other organisations. Why are they doing this? What is their intention?” he said. Questioning the State government’s decision to receive a memorandum from the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), the Congress’ student wing, Mr. Paswan added, “Why are they taking memoranda from NSUI? NSUI is the Congress student wing. What kind of demands would they make? Why are they not on the street protesting against the government?” “The government is playing games, trying to fragment this movement into 2-3 different factions,” he alleged.- ANI August 09, 2026 09:30 We demand that the Chief Minister talk to us directly and take strict action: Protestor Prem Nayak On talks with govt. student protestor Prem Nayak said, “We were called today at 12 noon by the government. But the government wants to give us toffees and biscuits to coax us like children... We demand that the Chief Minister talk to us directly and take strict action. What issue does he have with that?... Let’s see what happens today after the team goes for the meet.”- ANI On talks with govt. student protestor Prem Nayak said, “We were called today at 12 noon by the government. But the government wants to give us toffees and biscuits to coax us like children... We demand that the Chief Minister talk to us directly and take strict action. What issue does he have with that?... Let’s see what happens today after the team goes for the meet.”- ANI August 09, 2026 09:05 Watch: Protest continues at Ranchi's ​Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium​ August 09, 2026 08:17 'Political manoeuvring', says student group as Jharkhand Govt announces fresh talks The JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, a prominent students’ group spearheading the protest in Jharkhand against alleged exam irregularities, accused the state government of “political manoeuvring” by announcing it would hold another round of talks with the demonstrators. The group alleged that despite placing all points before the government during a meeting on Friday night, the panel chose to call Congress and JMM-affiliated students’ bodies who had no role in the agitation and took their charter of demands on Saturday. “This is political manoeuvring by the government. It is trying to create a divide among students and divert people’s attention. But, they should know all students are united,” said Ravindra Paswan, a leader of JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch. - PTI The JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, a prominent students’ group spearheading the protest in Jharkhand against alleged exam irregularities, accused the state government of “political manoeuvring” by announcing it would hold another round of talks with the demonstrators. The group alleged that despite placing all points before the government during a meeting on Friday night, the panel chose to call Congress and JMM-affiliated students’ bodies who had no role in the agitation and took their charter of demands on Saturday. “This is political manoeuvring by the government. It is trying to create a divide among students and divert people’s attention. But, they should know all students are united,” said Ravindra Paswan, a leader of JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch. August 09, 2026 08:16 Jharkhand protest: no breakthrough in talks with State, but protesting factions hold firm As rain continued to fall over Ranchi on Saturday (August 8, 2026), the students’ protest at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium entered its 15th day with no sign of retreat. A seven-member delegation of the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) met the government committee, carrying with it the demands that have kept hundreds of aspirants on the streets since July 25, with no immediate breakthrough in sight. Click below to read more on this: Jharkhand protest: no breakthrough in talks with State, but protesting factions hold firm Jharkhand protests enter 15th day as government invites JLKM leaders for talks amid demands for exam irregularity investigations. As rain continued to fall over Ranchi on Saturday (August 8, 2026), the students’ protest at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium entered its 15th day with no sign of retreat. A seven-member delegation of the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) met the government committee, carrying with it the demands that have kept hundreds of aspirants on the streets since July 25, with no immediate breakthrough in sight. Click below to read more on this: Jharkhand protest: no breakthrough in talks with State, but protesting factions hold firm Jharkhand protests enter 15th day as government invites JLKM leaders for talks amid demands for exam irregularity investigations. Published - August 09, 2026 08:14 am IST Jharkhand / demonstration Access 10 free stories every month Save stories to read later Access to comment on every story Sign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single click Get notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products Terms & conditions | Institutional Subscriber Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. 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