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Demonstration of BJP workers on the road in Ranchi, protested by burning tires

Sandy Verma | August 11, 2026 3:24 PM CST

The ongoing student movement in Jharkhand against alleged irregularities and paper leaks in the (JPSC-JSSC) examinations has now taken a political colour. BJP has called for Jharkhand bandh on Tuesday in protest against the lathicharge on students during the assembly siege. During the bandh, BJP workers have taken to the streets in many districts of the state including Ranchi. Incidents of demonstrations, road jams and burning of tires have been reported at many places. Bandh supporters protested near Nucleus Mall in Ranchi by burning tires on the road, which affected traffic. At the Kuju Nayamod fourlane junction of Ramgarh, BJP workers blocked the Ranchi-Patna road. The effect of the bandh is being seen in many other districts including Giridih.

BJP’s protest by burning tires in Ranchi

BJP workers have taken a stand in the capital Ranchi to protest against lathicharge on students. Bandh supporters burnt tires on the road near Nucleus Mall and raised slogans against the government. Traffic on the road was affected for some time due to the protest. Security arrangements have also been increased at the spot and the administration is keeping an eye on the situation.

Ranchi-Patna road jam in Ramgarh

Ramgarh district BJP leaders and workers came out on the streets since morning in support of Jharkhand bandh. Activists blocked Ranchi-Patna road at Kuju Nayamod fourlane junction. BJP leaders say that this bandh has been called in protest against the police action taken on students. Due to the demonstration, vehicular movement on the main road was affected.

Widespread effect of bandh seen in Giridih

Widespread impact of Jharkhand bandh was seen in Giridih district also. BJP workers remained active from city to rural areas. A procession was taken out from Jhanda Maidan in the metropolitan area at around 9:30 am. During the demonstration, vehicular movement came to a halt at many places and some private schools also remained closed. The main road was blocked in Birni, while a large number of workers took to the streets in several areas including Dhanwar, Jamua and Bagodar. District President Ranjit Kumar Rai accused the government of ignoring the demands of the students and resorting to lathi charge during the agitation.

Helpline for students coming from other districts

In view of the ongoing student agitation in Ranchi, the district administration has issued a helpline number for the safe return of students coming from other districts. According to the administration, this initiative has been taken to facilitate the students who had reached Ranchi to join the movement and to send them home safely. To provide necessary assistance to students 9162738438 Helpline number has been issued.

Most private schools of Ranchi closed

Following the Jharkhand bandh called by the BJP, most of the private schools in the capital Ranchi have decided to remain closed on Tuesday. The school management has informed the parents about this. Due to the bandh, regular classes will not be held in these schools on Tuesday.

Student on hunger strike after lathicharge made allegations

A student sitting on hunger strike during the student movement has made serious allegations regarding the police action. According to the student, Tuesday is the ninth day of his hunger strike and the police action during the assembly gherao has hurt the students a lot. The student claimed that the protesters were raising their demands peacefully and did not indulge in stone pelting or indecent behavior. His allegation is that after the barricades were broken, the police instigated the students and tried to scare them. The student said that if the government does not listen to their demands, then how will the agitators convey their views to the government. He appealed to the government to seriously consider the problems of the students.