# ABVP supporters clash with police in Jharkhand job exam protest

2026-08-08T10:52:59+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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ABVP members clashed with police near Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence in Ranchi on Friday during a protest march. Around 8-10 protesters, including three ABVP office-bearers, were detained. The protest, now in its 15th day, demands the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe into alleged irregularities in state recruitment exams. The Jharkhand government held separate meetings with several student groups on Saturday, describing their demands as 'genuine', but talks failed to break the deadlock. The government has created a dedicated email for reform suggestions and said it will continue discussions. The ABVP has announced a 'Vidhan Sabha march' for August 11. The JPSC-JSSC Candidates' Forum has demanded a CBI investigation or a probe by a panel of retired high court judges from outside the state.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/india/jharkhand-students-protest-abvp-members-clash-with-police-near-cms-residence-call-august-11-vidhan-sabha-march-article-155386054>
- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/news/india/jharkhand-students-protest-talks-fail-to-break-deadlock-abvp-clashes-with-police-near-cms-residence-top-updates-11786180644701.html>

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