Ranchi, August 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Student protests over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) continued for the 19th consecutive day in Ranchi on Wednesday, with protesters demanding action over what they described as long-pending grievances.
A protester alleged that senior police and administrative officials visited the protest site late on Tuesday night and attempted to separate students belonging to the two groups.
“Last night, the SP, DC, SSP and other officials came here. They arrived at around 12:30 at night and stayed for around one and a half hours. They were separating all the students of JPSC and JSSC. We did not understand their intention or why they were separating us,” the protester told IANS.
The protester said candidates from both examinations had joined the agitation because they faced similar difficulties.
“We are protesting together because both groups are affected and have been suffering for a long time. It is not something that has been happening for one or two years,” the protester said.
Another protester said the demonstration had attracted a large number of participants and expressed concern over the health of students who have been staying at the protest site.
“Many people have come, a lot of people have come here. Early in the morning, Babulal Marandi came here. A lot of discussions took place, and he spoke in front of the media about the students. So many people are sitting here, and their health is deteriorating,” the protester said.
The issue has also intensified political tensions in Jharkhand, with the Opposition raising the recruitment controversy in the state Assembly.
BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi visited the protesting students and discussed their concerns.
The Monsoon Session of the Jharkhand Assembly was adjourned sine die on Tuesday, a day ahead of schedule, amid repeated disruptions and slogan-shouting by ruling coalition and Opposition members over the alleged JPSC-JSSC irregularities, police action against protesting students and a statewide bandh called by the BJP.
Proceedings were repeatedly disrupted as legislators from both sides entered the well of the House. During the commotion, Minister Irfan Ansari raised slogans against BJP legislators, further escalating tensions.
Marandi attempted to address the House, but the uproar continued, with members of both the ruling alliance and Opposition protesting inside the Assembly.
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