# Jharkhand student protest enters day 14 as hunger striker hospitalised 2026-08-07T06:21:20+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A hunger-striking student was shifted to Ranchi’s Sadar Hospital on Friday after his health reportedly worsened, as the Jharkhand recruitment exam protest entered its 14th day. Six protesters remain on indefinite hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Students seek cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services examination, an independent CBI probe or inquiry by retired High Court judges from outside Jharkhand, action against those responsible and reforms in JPSC and JSSC. They have also announced a march to the Assembly, where prohibitory orders apply within 750 metres until August 12. The government has offered talks, but students say no formal meeting has taken place. They formed an 11-member delegation, while a five-member ministerial panel is expected to engage with them. BJP legislators disrupted Assembly proceedings on Friday, demanding a CBI investigation. The Hindu reports that the Jharkhand CID has arrested 19 people in the case. Officials have said the investigation is continuing, while protesters question its credibility. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - timesnownews.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - thehindu.com - livemint.com Tags: Jharkhand, JPSC, JSSC, recruitment exams, student protest Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jharkhand-student-protest-enters-day-14-as-hunger-strike-continues/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jharkhand-student-protest-enters-day-14-as-hunger-strike-continues/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.