Jharkhand’s student agitation intensified after police used lathis, tear gas and water cannons during a Ranchi Assembly march by JPSC-JSSC aspirants. The BJP has called a statewide bandh against the action, while protesters demand cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam, a CBI probe into alleged irregularities and recruitment reforms.

Jharkhand govt held talks with student groups over JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities, but protesting aspirants said the stir will continue until demands are met. | India News

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