# Jharkhand exam protest talks fail, march set for August 10

2026-08-08T03:33:40+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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The agitation over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams entered its 15th day on Saturday, with government-student talks ending without a breakthrough. Six protesters remain on an indefinite hunger strike, and the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch has warned of a march to the Vidhan Sabha on August 10 if demands are not met by Sunday. Another faction led by JLKM's Devendra Nath Mahto is scheduled for talks with a government panel on Saturday morning. Student leader Rahul Kranti was admitted to hospital after his condition worsened. Protesters demand cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam, a CBI or retired High Court judges probe, and comprehensive reforms in JPSC and JSSC. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has offered dialogue, but students say no formal invitation was received. The stir, which began on July 25, has drawn support from political figures and student organisations.

## Coverage

- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/news/report/from-delhis-neet-stir-to-ranchi-this-up-man-keeps-feeding-protesters/20260807.htm>
- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/india/jharkhand-students-warn-of-aug-10-assembly-march-if-protest-demands-arent-met-11881944>
- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/india/jharkhand-students-warn-of-aug-10-assembly-march-if-protest-demands-arent-met-11881944#publisher=newsstand>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jharkhand/jharkhand-protest-stir-enters-15th-day-govt-agitators-talks/article71320533.ece>
- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/jharkhand-protest-stir-enters-15th-day-govt-invites-another-faction-of-agitators-for-talks/articleshow/133046046.cms>
- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jharkhand/jharkhand-exam-protest-govt-students-talks-end-without-breakthrough-stir-hunger-strike-to-continue-4103597>

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