Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren appeals for dialogue after police force
Students in a state called Jharkhand were upset because they thought something was wrong with their job recruitment exams.
They believed the exams were not fair, so many of them went to the city of Ranchi to protest.
The students marched toward the state Assembly building to make their voices heard.
Police used tear gas and sticks to stop the crowd, which hurt some peaceful protesters.
The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, said he had heard the students' concerns.
He asked them to talk things out calmly instead of continuing to protest.
The government agreed to cancel three exams and started its own investigation.
But the students want a special agency called the CBI to investigate, and they said they will keep protesting until that happens.
A leader named Rahul Gandhi also said police should not have used force against peaceful students.
The Chief Minister said the police acted with care, but he did not yet say yes to the CBI investigation.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren appealed for dialogue after police used lathicharge and tear gas to disperse students marching to the state Assembly in Ranchi.
The government accepted most of the students' demands, including the cancellation of three JPSC examinations.
A CID investigation is underway into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
Students rejected the CID probe and said their agitation will continue until the government orders a CBI investigation.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi condemned the police action against peaceful protestors despite his party being part of the ruling alliance with the JMM.
- Who
- Students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
- What
- Students marched to the state Assembly in Ranchi in a Vidhan Sabha gherao protest; police dispersed them with lathicharge and tear gas, and CM Hemant Soren appealed for dialogue while accepting most demands.
- When
- Monday, August 10, 2026.
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
- Why
- Students allege irregularities in recruitment examinations and reject the CID probe, demanding a CBI investigation; the government has not announced a decision on that demand.
Students and Opposition
State Government
Police action during protest
Students and Opposition
Students and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi condemned the police's use of lathicharge and tear gas against peaceful protesters marching to the state Assembly.
State Government
CM Hemant Soren said the administration and police handled the situation with 'restraint, sensitivity, and complete responsibility' despite attempts to spoil the atmosphere.
Investigation into exam irregularities
Students and Opposition
Students rejected the CID probe and said their agitation will continue until the government orders a CBI investigation.
State Government
The government accepted most demands, including the cancellation of three JPSC examinations, and a CID investigation is underway; Soren did not announce a decision on the CBI probe.
Blame for unrest
Students and Opposition
Rahul Gandhi said force was used against peaceful protestors and urged the state government to resolve their issues immediately.
State Government
Soren accused the Opposition of trying to spoil the atmosphere and mislead students for political gain, appealing to students not to fall into 'any such political narrative.'
- Chief Minister
- Hemant Soren
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Protest type
- Vidhan Sabha gherao (Assembly siege) march
- Police action
- Lathicharge (baton charge) and tear gas
- Accepted demands
- Cancellation of three JPSC examinations
- Ongoing probe
- CID investigation
- Students' key demand
- CBI investigation
- Opposition response
- Rahul Gandhi condemned police action despite Congress being part of the ruling alliance with the JMM