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JPSC-JSSC Protest Triggers Political Clash Between BJP And JMM In Jharkhand
24htopnews | August 23, 2026 2:08 PM CST

Students protesting JPSC and JSSC examination issues in Jharkhand accused the government of failing to defend cancelled recruitment exams in court. The protest led to allegations of clashes and attacks, with BJP leader Babulal Marandi targeting the JMM government. JMM leader Mithilesh Kumar Thakur said people had the right to protest but opposed effigy burning.

Ranchi: Political tensions in Jharkhand intensified after skirmishes broke out when members of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch attempted to burn effigies of chief minister Hemant Soren and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday evening.

Protesters Question Government’s Defence Of Exam Cancellation Decision

The protesters accused the state government of not effectively defending its decision to cancel 22 recruitment examinations in the High Court.

Students are agitated over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).


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