Students protesting for JPSC and JSSC reforms have surrounded the Jharkhand Assembly. Police had erected barricades outside the Assembly to stop them. However, the students entered the Assembly via fields after 2 p.m. and surrounded it. Earlier, when the students were on their way to the Assembly, the police initially appealed to them not to proceed further, but despite this, the students continued to try to advance. Subsequently, the police used mild force to stop the large group of students, firing tear gas shells and then water cannons, prompting some students to dance. However, there are reports that the police resorted to a lathi charge, prompting the students to attack them with slippers. Some students stood up and began singing the national anthem, which briefly halted the lathi charge.
A different form of student protest was also seen during the JPSC-JSSC exam controversy in Ranchi. At the protest site, students celebrated Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s birthday by cutting a cake. The students stated that they were protesting to press for their demands and to draw the government’s attention. Tight security arrangements were made around the Assembly. Police deployed barricades, water cannons, and other security measures to stop the students. A crowd of students remained at the scene during the protest.
News of the arrest of former Chairman L. Kyangte has emerged amid the JPSC controversy. During interrogation by the Central Intelligence Agency (CID), he reportedly confessed to receiving ₹2 crore (approximately $20 million). However, independent official confirmation of this alleged confession is not yet clear. Following the arrest, the investigating agency is investigating other aspects of the case and possible transactions. This action, taken amid the JPSC examination controversy, is considered significant. Further action will be taken based on the facts revealed in the investigation.