- ABVP planned a gherao of the Jharkhand assembly, and the BJP called for a statewide shutdown against police action on August 10.
- On Tuesday, ABVP members clashed with police in Ranchi, a day after police lathi-charged students marching towards the Vidhan Sabha.
- 110 ABVP workers were detained as they launched a march to the Jharkhand Assembly, and some activists were seen climbing onto police vans amid widespread chaos.
- Jharkhand minister Irfan Ansari criticized the BJP's shutdown call, accusing it of attempting to "hijack" the peaceful protest and sending "troublemakers to crush the movement," and using "children as a shield" in its agenda against the government.
- JMM MP Mahua Maji defended the government, claiming that 98% of the students' demands have been accepted, and that the Chief Minister Hemant Soren will look into all demands, though some are outside the government's purview, such as the CGL matter which is in court.
Protests escalated in Ranchi as ABVP members clashed with police while marching towards the Jharkhand Assembly, demanding action against alleged irregularities in recruitment exams.123
110 ABVP workers were detained amid chaos, with some climbing onto police vans. The protests followed a previous day’s police lathi-charge on students.45
Thousands of job aspirants had breached barricades, facing water cannons and tear gas while demanding the cancellation of the JSSC-Combined Graduate Level examination and a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities.
Jharkhand minister Irfan Ansari criticized the BJP's call for a statewide shutdown, accusing them of attempting to hijack the students' peaceful protests.678
He stated, “Who are you to interfere in the students' movement?” and emphasized the government’s support for peaceful protests.
JMM MP Mahua Maji claimed that “98% of their demands have been accepted”, but some issues remain unresolved due to legal constraints.910111213
She added, “The CGL matter is in court... Cancelling it is not within scope; if we do, it would be an injustice to many youths.” The situation remains tense as students continue to rally for their rights.
“Jharkhand minister Irfan Ansari accused the BJP of trying to "hijack" the peaceful protest and using "children as a shield," while JMM MP Mahua Maji claimed 98% of student demands have been accepted, with CM Hemant Soren to review the rest.”
