The BJP called for a shutdown after police action against protesting students, while CM Hemant Soren accused opposition leaders of misleading students for political advantage.
The protest has entered its 18th day
Aug 11, 2026
04:44 pm
What's the storyJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misleading students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
The protest, which entered its 18th day on Tuesday, had earlier seen violent clashes with police, who used baton charges, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse demonstrators.
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