Student protests over Jharkhand recruitment exam irregularities persist for eighteen days. The BJP observed a state-wide bandh while ABVP planned a march to the assembly. Authorities used water cannons and lathi-charged protesters attempting to reach the assembly. The Jharkhand CID arrested former JPSC chairperson L Khiangte in connection with irregularities. The state government agreed to cancel some examinations and proposed reforms for transparency.

Follow The Hindu LIVE as the Jharkhand students' protest under the JPSS-JSCC Reform Manch over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations enters its 16th day.

Follow The Hindu LIVE as the Jharkhand students' protest under the JPSS-JSCC Reform Manch over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations enters its 16th day.