Jharkhand Protest: Students Urge Rahul Gandhi to Withdraw Support, Plan CM Soren Gherao

August 17, 2026

Jharkhand: Job aspirants protesting against alleged irregularities in government recruitment exams in Jharkhand have been invited by the state government for talks again on Monday. The student protest continues for the 23rd consecutive day.

Preparations to surround CM’s residence on August 20th

The JPSC-JSSC Reforms Forum, which is leading the protests, has announced a siege of Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s residence on August 20th. The protesters are also demanding the Chief Minister’s resignation to address their demands.

Students appeal to Rahul Gandhi

Protester Baha Linda appealed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to visit the protest site. She said that if Rahul Gandhi is upset with the alleged lathicharge on students, he should come to the protest site and withdraw his support to the government.

Effigies of politicians burned in Ranchi

Students burned effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi, and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav during a protest at Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi on Sunday. The protesters alleged that despite a prolonged protest, their demands were not being adequately addressed by the government.