# Rahul Gandhi Backs Ranchi Students Seeking Probe Into Exam Irregularities

2026-08-06T19:26:30+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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Rahul Gandhi on Thursday backed students protesting in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations. He said every government must listen to students and reform the education system. India TV reports that the Congress leader spoke to the protesters by phone and assured them their concerns would be taken up with the state government. The Times of India reports that he made the remarks during an Instagram question-and-answer session. The agitation by JPSC-JSSC aspirants entered its 13th day, with six students on hunger strike, The Times of India reports. Protesters seek cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe. An 11-member delegation is preparing for talks after Chief Minister Hemant Soren invited dialogue.

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- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/every-government-must-hear-students-rahul-gandhi-backs-ranchi-protesters-11876586>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/rahul-gandhi-speaks-to-protesting-students-in-jharkhand-assures-support-over-exam-irregularities-2026-08-06-1050607>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/every-government-should-listen-to-students-rahul-gandhis-first-remarks-on-jharkhand-protests/articleshow/133008852.cms>

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