# Ranchi student protest talks fail again, MLA to fast

2026-08-08T19:01:58+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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Second round of talks between the Jharkhand government and protesting students over alleged paper leaks in JPSC and JSSC exams ended inconclusively on Saturday. Students refuse to budge until demands for transparency, a high-level probe, and action against culprits are met. Minister Sanjay Yadav said the next meeting is at noon Sunday. Local MLA Jayaram Mahato has announced a one-day dry fast in support of the students starting Sunday morning. The agitators want written guarantees, not just verbal assurances. Two rounds of talks have failed to break the deadlock.

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- aajtak.in <https://www.aajtak.in/india/story/ranchi-protest-govt-fails-to-break-deadlock-after-talks-with-student-groups-ntc-aktw-rpti-2618220-2026-08-08?utm_source=rss>

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