Giridih, August 16, 2026 (J.H.): Student organisations and leaders held a protest at Tower Chowk in Giridih on Sunday over an alleged paper leak in Jharkhand, demanding an impartial investigation and action against those responsible.
The demonstration brought together student leaders and students associated with ABVP, JLKM and AJSU. Protesters raised slogans against the state government and sought greater accountability in the handling of competitive examinations.
As part of the demonstration, protesters burned effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The action was accompanied by demands for an investigation into the alleged paper leak and strict action against those found responsible.
The protesters argued that incidents involving leaked examination papers can undermine the efforts of students who spend months preparing for competitive examinations. They called for greater transparency in the examination process and measures to protect students from the consequences of irregularities.
The demonstration continued at Tower Chowk for some time, creating a politically charged atmosphere in the area. Student leaders said they would intensify their agitation if they were not satisfied with the action taken over the alleged paper leak.
The allegations raised during the protest have been attributed to the participating student organisations; the source material does not provide an independent investigation finding confirming the alleged leak.
