Jharkhand students to march to Assembly today as JPSC, JSSC recruitment protest intensifies

Ranchi: Student organisations in Jharkhand are set to march towards the State Assembly on Friday as protests over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) recruitment examinations continue to intensify.

The 'Vidhan Sabha March' will begin at 11 am, with protesting students calling on job aspirants from across the state to participate in large numbers.

The demonstrators are demanding a transparent and corruption-free recruitment system, saying the future of thousands of aspirants is at stake.

The agitation entered its 14th day on Friday, drawing support from several student organisations.

Protesters gathered at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, where representatives of various student groups reiterated their demand for accountability and transparency in the recruitment process.

The students had earlier announced plans to gherao the Assembly during the ongoing Monsoon Session.

They have clarified that their primary demand is the cancellation of the allegedly tainted recruitment examinations and the formation of a judicial inquiry, rather than the resignation of any individual.

Student leader Devendra Mahto continued his indefinite hunger strike, while several protesters stayed at the demonstration site overnight despite heavy rainfall.

They said poor weather would not weaken their resolve and vowed to continue the agitation until concrete action is taken.

The protesters have also maintained that the movement is non-political and is being sustained through voluntary support, with local temples and social organisations providing food and refreshments.