# Jharkhand job aspirants march in Ranchi over exam irregularities 2026-08-14T20:40:39+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Jharkhand job aspirants took out a Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi on Saturday, marking India’s 80th Independence Day on the 22nd day of their protest over alleged recruitment examination irregularities. Thousands joined the march from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk, carrying the national flag and raising patriotic slogans, Hindustan Times reports. The protesters are seeking greater transparency, cancellation of several tests and an independent inquiry by the CBI or retired judges from outside Jharkhand. The Hindu reported that the planned march would pass through several Ranchi crossings before returning to the stadium. Protest leader Devendra Mahto, on hunger strike and receiving treatment at Sadar Hospital, alleged he was stopped from joining the march. Police have filed FIRs against more than 500 unnamed protesters over violence during an earlier rally. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: Devendra Kumar Mahto, Jharkhand, JPSC, JSSC, Ranchi, Ravindra Paswan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jharkhand-students-plan-tiranga-yatra-to-spread-unity-amid-exam-protest/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jharkhand-students-plan-tiranga-yatra-to-spread-unity-amid-exam-protest/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.