Jharkhand student protest enters Day 14 as unions plan Assembly march

Student demonstrators take out a protest march in Ranchi on Friday. Pic/PTI

The protest against the alleged irregularities in recruitment exams in Jharkhand entered its 14th day on Friday with six demonstrators on a hunger strike, even as two student unions announced a march to the state Assembly to press for their demands.

The demonstrators have been demanding cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe into the alleged irregularities.

A person threw ink on AISA National President Neha Bora. Pic/PTI

They also stressed comprehensive reforms in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).

Ink thrown

A man was detained from the protest site after he allegedly threw ink at All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora, accusing her of being anti-national.

Following the incident, Bora said, "I am not going to be scared by ink throwing, as I faced pellet-gun firing and baton charges during the Delhi protest. Do they think ink can suppress the anger of students and youth across the country?"

They will be heard: CM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday said his government was ready to hold talks with students, and asserted that "big and strong reform" is on the anvil.

"The state is eager to know the problems of every student. All the students can give their thoughts on the issues."

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