Jharkhand government holds talks with student protesters in Ranchi; meeting inconclusive
Earlier, CM Hemant Soren reiterated that his government was prepared to hold talks concerning the demands of the students as hundreds have gathered at the Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, the main protest site.
On August 7, 2026, the Jharkhand government held talks with student protesters in Ranchi demanding a CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities in competitive exams for government jobs. The protests, led by the JPSS-JSCC Reform Manch, have been ongoing for 14 days. A two-hour meeting between the five-member ministerial delegation and a 10-member student team at Morabadi state guest house did not yield any agreement, with students firm on continuing their protests.
Student leader Ravindra Paswan stated the meeting was the first round, and while the government listened to their demands, no conclusion was reached on key issues. Education Minister Sudivya Kumar described the talks as positive, noting all points were heard and understood. Chief Minister Hemant Soren had previously stated his government's commitment to listen to student demands and implement practical solutions.
Students have been protesting alleged irregularities in the JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination and the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination, also known as Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-CGL. During a protest march, a man splashed ink on AISA president Neha Bora, who later dismissed the incident, having faced worse during protests in Delhi.
Two protesters, Rahul Kranti and Braj Kishor, faced deteriorating health and were hospitalized. Opposition leader Babulal Marandi visited them in the emergency ward.
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