Jharkhand

After ending his 16-day hunger strike, JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto says the movement will continue until Jharkhand guarantees leak-proof, transparent recruitment; JSSC-CGL cancellation also sparks a counter-protest by selected candidates. Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto addresses protesters in Ranchi after ending his 16-day hunger strike. Image Credit: The Hindu Jharkhand student leader and Jharkhand […]

The Hemant Soren government scraps JSSC-CGL and cancels examinations, results and selections linked to blacklisted agency TDPL since 2014; students celebrate but continue protest over their CBI probe demand. The Hemant Soren government scraps JSSC-CGL and cancels examinations. Image Credit: The Hindu The Jharkhand government has cancelled the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission–Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL)

Students are demanding an independent probe into alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. Mahto has been on hunger strike for nine days and has reportedly lost 10.5 kilograms. JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto was hospitalized. Image Credit: The Hindu The Jharkhand student protest movement entered a more serious phase on Monday, August 10,

Three JPSC members have resigned and Chief Minister Hemant Soren has promised transparent justice, but students will march to the State Assembly on Monday unless the government orders an independent CBI probe. Jharkhand students gather in Ranchi during their prolonged protest demanding cancellation of disputed JPSC examinations. Image Credit: The Hindu The Jharkhand government on