Jharkhand protest LIVE: Student leader Devendra Mahto says will break fast soon after JSSC-CGL cancelled
Here's the latest protest news from across India:
Ranchi: Job aspirants and students protest against the Jharkhand government demanding a probe into alleged recruitment exam irregularities conducted by the JPSC and JSSC, at Albert Ekka Chowk, in Ranchi, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI08_16_2026_000483A) Jharkhand protest LIVE: The Jharkhand government on Monday revealed the cancellation of JSSC-CGL and other recruitment examinations conducted by the TDPL in the state. Following this, Jharkhand student leader Devendra Mahto shared he will soon reach the protest site in Ranchi to break his fast, PTI news agency reported. The decision, taken on the 24th day of the students' protest in Jharkhand, received a mixed response. While the students protesting against irregularities celebrated the decision, aspirants who cleared the exam shared it had the “seal of approval” of the Supreme Court and had joined through a “fair process”, and protested the decision. ...Read More
Adding to this, “There have been some starting revelations in the ongoing CID and SIT probes. After much of deliberations in the cabinet, it has been decided to cancel the JSSC CGL. All other exams conducted by TDPL will also be cancelled,” Soren shared.
Meanwhile, Following the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination, students and youngsters were seen singing and dancing in celebration in Ranchi.
Notably, Following the Chief Minister’s announcement cancelling the JSSC-CGL examination and all exams conducted by TDPL, student leader Devendra Nath Mahato interacted with activist Sonam Wangchuk over a video call.
As per the latest buzz, He shared, "Inspired and guided by you, we fought this battle. Today, on the 16th day of the hunger strike and the 23rd day of the movement, the government has met our demands."
In further updates, Jharkhand protest LIVE: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on Monday shared the SIT and CID probes had “brought to light several shocking facts”, adding that he could not disclose every detail publicly at this point.
On top of that, “…However, it has been observed that individuals appointed through the CGL process are now being arrested on charges related to irregularities in the JPSC examinations. Furthermore, there appears to be a complex, interconnected network involving various companies that have operated here at different times,” Soren added. He shared the scope of investigation covers all recruitment examinations conducted since 2014.
Jharkhand protest LIVE: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren shared several companies active in Jharkhand “appear to be involved in a huge exam racket.”
Source: Hindustan Times