Thousands of youth march on legislature in India to protest alleged job exams wrongdoing
Thousands of students pressed for a CBI probe and exam cancellations after talks with the Jharkhand government failed to resolve alleged recruitment irregularities.
- On Monday, thousands of students marched toward the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi to hold a "Vidhan Sabha Gherao," defying prohibitory orders amid alleged recruitment exam irregularities.
- Protesters seek a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into paper leaks and exam cancellations, marking the 17th day of agitation with six students continuing a hunger strike.
- While the Hemant Soren-led government claims it addressed 98 per cent of student demands, protesters rejected the assertion, citing failed Sunday negotiations over the JSSC CGL examination.
- Police barricades halted the marchers after they moved only 30 metres, prompting protesters to sit peacefully on the road as authorities deployed drones and CCTV to maintain security.
- Three Jharkhand Public Service Commission members resigned Sunday, with the Jharkhand CID summoning them for questioning as student leader Devendra Nath Mahto called Monday a "decisive battle.
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Police use water cannons, tear gas, batons as exam protesters try to reach Jharkhand assembly
Ranchi, Aug 10: Police used water cannons, lobbed tear gas shells, and lathi-charged job aspirants as they breached barricades and closed in on Jharkhand Assembly premises, protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams. The Assembly was adjourned for the day in the afternoon. Several protesters claimed they were injured in the police action, which took place when they reached the final barricade near Jagannathpur Temple on the road to t…
Unrest in Jharkhand: Youths Clash Over Exam Scandal
Protests erupted in Jharkhand, India, with thousands of youths demonstrating against alleged civil service exam corruption, as police used tear gas, batons, and water cannons to disperse the crowds. The protests follow similar demonstrations in Delhi, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with corruption, unemployment, and education system failures in India.
Police fire tear gas at protesters seeking exam reforms in Indian state
RANCHI — Police in India have fired tear gas shells on protesters demanding reforms to recruitment exams in the eastern state of Jharkhand.Thousands of students, job seekers and volunteers have been trying to reach the state's assembly in the capital city of Ranchi to register their protest.Some people have sustained injuries, though the official number of injured is unclear.The protesters have been demonstrating for over two weeks now, demandin…
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The Independent (US)Police fire water cannons to disperse major new student march in eastern India
Government says most demands accepted but students continue to press for federal investigation
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