Jharkhand protesters attempt to burn effigies of CM Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi; scuffle with police in Ranchi
Protesters in Ranchi clashed with police while attempting to burn effigies of CM Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi over alleged recruitment exam irregularities. The unrest follows a High Court stay on the cancellation of certain government job appointments.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding employment and governance in Jharkhand, reflecting broader public frustration with recruitment processes.
“A scuffle broke out on Friday (August 21, 2026) between police and students protesting against alleged Jharkhand recruitment examination irregularities in Ranchi, with the agitators attempting to burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi,” officials said.
Student leaders under the banner of the 'JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch' have accused the Jharkhand government of "deceiving" and “betraying” job aspirants, after the High Court stayed some notifications cancelling appointment s through the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations besides the JSSC-CGL .
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“They gathered in large number at the prominent Albert Chowk to burn effigies of CM Soren and Rahul Gandhi. When the police tried to control them, a scuffle broke out… JMM workers were also present at the spot,” an official said.
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