Union Minister Sanjay Seth backed protesting JPSC aspirants in Ranchi and criticised the Jharkhand government and Rahul Gandhi over their handling of the agitation. He alleged attempts to divide students and demanded action on examination irregularities, while BJP leaders accused the government of politicising the issue
The Jharkhand government held multiple rounds of talks with student groups protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, but the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch accused the move of being "political manoeuvring" aimed at dividing students. Despite assurances of further talks, the agitation continues with plans for an Assembly march on August 10.
The student agitation over alleged JPSC-JSSC exam irregularities entered its 15th day in Ranchi as a second round of talks with the Jharkhand government ended without a breakthrough. Students remained firm on demanding cancellation of the disputed examinations
The Jharkhand government has initiated talks with students protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. While officials proposed closed-door discussions, the students insisted on transparent talks in the presence of media.