# Jharkhand students demand Soren resignation amid exam row 2026-08-15T15:51:48+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday promised systemic reforms and an impartial investigation as student protests over alleged recruitment exam irregularities entered their 22nd day. Addressing the state's Independence Day function, Soren said paper leaks and malpractices had become a national challenge and announced measures including an annual exam calendar and greater use of technology. The Hindu reports he cautioned against declaring anyone guilty without evidence. Students at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, however, escalated their agitation. Hindustan Times and Times Now report they demanded Soren's resignation, asked Congress to withdraw support from the JMM-led government, and announced they would burn effigies of Soren and Rahul Gandhi on August 16, followed by a gherao of the CM's residence on August 20. They have rejected assurances and insist on a CBI inquiry. ## Coverage - nationalheraldindia.com - hindustantimes.com - timesnownews.com Tags: CBI, Hemant Soren, Jharkhand, JPSC, Ranchi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jharkhand-cm-vows-systemic-reform-as-exam-protest-enters-day-22/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jharkhand-cm-vows-systemic-reform-as-exam-protest-enters-day-22/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.