Arvind Kejriwal extends support to Jharkhand students’ protest
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has publicly supported student protesters in Jharkhand who are demanding reforms to the state's public service commission. The protests have intensified following police use of force against demonstrators marching toward the state assembly.
Why it matters
The involvement of national political figures in regional student movements highlights growing tensions over recruitment transparency and police conduct in Indian state governance.
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) extended support to the ongoing student protest in Jharkhand .
"I support the demands of the protesting students in Jharkhand and appeal to the government to resolve their issues immediately. Violence against students is simply unacceptable," Mr. Kejriwal said in a post on X.
The students have been agitating in the state since July 25, demanding comprehensive reforms in the functioning of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), and cancellation of several recruitments.
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