ABVP's scuffle with cops, Jharkhand govt's ‘quick decision’ assurance: What's latest on student protests?
The protesters have been demanding the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination over alleged paper leak.
The Jharkhand government met with protesting JPSC-JSSC aspirants on Saturday, vowing to make quick decisions to address their concerns. Despite the meeting's failure to reach a resolution, students remained committed to their protests. Tensions escalated when several ABVP members clashed with police attempting to breach barricades near the state's Chief Minister, Hemant Soren's residence.
Around 10 individuals were arrested during the incident. The protesters, primarily demanding the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination, which they allege suffered from paper leaks, have gathered in large numbers in the state capital. A delegation led by Devendra Nath Mahto, a prominent figure from the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM), has been on an indefinite hunger strike since August 2 at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda stadium.
Mahto, aiming for a collective decision, urged the government to cancel all exams conducted by the agency and promised to continue protesting until all demands were met. The Jharkhand government plans to hold additional talks with various student groups, including NSUI, ACS, and JCM, to better understand their grievances.
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