Jharkhand protesters attempt to burn effigies of CM Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi; scuffle with police in Ranchi
Similar scuffles were also reported from Hazaribag and Giridih, where JMM workers clashed with students trying to burn effigies of Hemant Soren
On Friday, August 21, 2026, a clash erupted between police and students in Ranchi, Jharkhand, as demonstrators sought to burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The protesters, led by the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, accused the state government of deceiving and betraying job aspirants due to High Court rulings staying some notifications and canceling appointments from the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations, as well as the JSSC-CGL.
They convened at Albert Chowk to perform the symbolic act, but tensions escalated when police attempted to control the situation, leading to a confrontation. Similar unrest was reported in Hazaribag and Giridih, where JMM workers also clashed with students attempting to burn effigies of Mr. Soren.
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