Jharkhand: Students halt stir; give govt ultimatum

Students involved in a month-long protest against alleged irregularities in government recruitment exams in Jharkhand have terminated their demonstration, according to the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch. The group has granted the state government a two-month window to resolve their concerns. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has accepted several key demands put forth by the students, including the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination.

The state Cabinet recently announced the discontinuation of all TDPL-related activities, including exams, results, and selections. Protesters had demanded a CBI investigation and a fast-track court to address cases of alleged malpractice in recruitment exams. The unrest started in late July and gained momentum when candidates alleged irregularities in the exams.