Ranchi, August 16, 2026 (J.H.): Students protesting over various demands related to JPSC and JSSC examinations staged a demonstration at Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi on Sunday, where they burned effigies of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Bihar leader Tejashwi Yadav.
A large number of students took part in the protest and raised slogans against the government. The protesters said they had been pursuing their demands related to the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) for a long time, but claimed that a permanent resolution had not been reached.
The protesting students accused the government of failing to give adequate attention to their concerns. They said they wanted concrete action on the issues surrounding the examinations and an assurance that their demands would be addressed.
Students raise issue of alleged misbehaviour with Devendra Nath Mahato
The protesters also raised the issue of what they described as alleged misbehaviour by the administration with student leader Devendra Nath Mahato on August 15.
According to the protesting students, those raising their demands through democratic means should not be treated in such a manner. They called on the government to engage with the students and take steps to address their concerns.
The protesters said their movement would continue until concrete decisions were taken on their demands.
The demonstration led to a brief period of heightened protest activity at Albert Ekka Chowk, with students raising slogans and continuing their demonstration.
The allegations regarding the administration’s conduct towards Devendra Nath Mahato are claims made by the protesting students and have not been independently established in the supplied material.
