Jharkhand exam stir: Hemant Soren asks student protesters to not be misguided by political parties
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has urged protesting students to remain calm and avoid political manipulation regarding recruitment exam irregularities. He assured the protesters that the government is committed to addressing their grievances and taking action against those responsible.
Why it matters
The situation reflects the political pressure on state governments to ensure transparency and fairness in public sector employment.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday (August 9, 2026) assured students protesting in Ranchi that the State government was fully committed to safeguarding their rights and future. It was the government’s responsibility to ensure justice for the youth protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, Mr. Soren said.
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Hundreds of students have been protesting at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium for the past 16 days against alleged irregularities in competitive exams for government jobs in the State, including in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services Examination, and the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination.
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