2026 Jharkhand student protests

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The 2026 Jharkhand student protests were state-wide student protests held in Jharkhand, which started over alleged irregularities in the recruitment examinations of Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), transparency in the examination management and recruitment process. The candidates in the movement demanded a fair investigation of the controversial examinations, action against the culprits and ensuring a transparent recruitment process. The protests were held mainly in various parts of the state including Ranchi, which included events like dharna, demonstration, padyatra and indefinite hunger strike. The movement also received support from various student organizations, social organizations and many political leaders. One of the major areas of dispute during the protests was the conducting of examinations by TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL), an IT firm which was blacklisted in 2024.

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