Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Jharkhand BJP MLAs protest, demand CBI probe into job exams
In the Indian state of Jharkhand, many young people want government jobs.
To get those jobs, they have to pass big tests called examinations.
Many students think some of these tests were not fair.
So they have been peacefully protesting since July 25 to ask for change.
Some leaders from a political party called the BJP joined them outside the building where the state's lawmakers meet.
The students want the unfair tests to be cancelled.
They also want a special team called the CBI to investigate what went wrong.
The government instead ordered a different team, called the CID, but the students say they do not trust it.
A few students have even stopped eating to show how serious they are.
They say they will keep protesting, even in the rain, until the government listens.
BJP MLAs staged a protest at the Jharkhand Assembly premises, alleging the government failed to address irregularities in JPSC, JSSC CGL and other competitive examinations.
Protesters demanded cancellation of disputed examinations, including the 11th-14th JPSC examination, and a CBI investigation under High Court supervision.
BJP chief whip Naveen Jaiswal called the CID probe an "eyewash" aimed at covering up the issues; the CID has so far arrested 19 people.
The student-led protest, which began on July 25 under the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, entered its 14th day on Friday with six demonstrators on hunger strike.
Despite continuous overnight rainfall, protesters refused to call off the agitation, vowing to continue until the Hemant Soren-led government addresses their demands.
- Who
- BJP MLAs, including Neera Yadav, Roshan Lal Choudhary, Kumar Ujjwal Das and Naveen Jaiswal, along with student job aspirants led primarily by JPSC candidates, opposing the Hemant Soren-led JMM government.
- What
- A protest demanding cancellation of recruitment examinations with alleged irregularities and an independent probe, preferably by the CBI, into the matter.
- When
- Friday, August 7, 2026; the student agitation has been ongoing for 14 days since it began on July 25, 2026.
- Where
- On the Jharkhand Assembly premises and at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC CGL and other competitive examinations, along with distrust of the state-ordered CID investigation.
Protesting students and BJP MLAs
Hemant Soren-led state government
Cancellation of examinations
Protesting students and BJP MLAs
All examinations facing allegations of irregularities, including the 11th-14th JPSC examination, should be cancelled immediately so students' futures are not left uncertain.
Hemant Soren-led state government
The government has not cancelled the examinations and instead responded by ordering a CID investigation.
Choice of investigation agency
Protesting students and BJP MLAs
A CBI probe under High Court supervision is needed; the CID is an agency under the state government and a previous CID probe failed to identify the company responsible.
Hemant Soren-led state government
The government ordered a CID investigation, the same agency used for the previous inquiry into the matter.
Government responsiveness
Protesting students and BJP MLAs
The government remained inactive for six years despite repeated reports of irregularities and only acted after the BJP raised the issue publicly.
Hemant Soren-led state government
The government ordered a probe in response to the allegations, and the CID has so far arrested 19 people.
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Latest BJP protest
- Friday, August 7
- Protest began
- July 25; on its 14th day as of August 7
- Examinations involved
- JPSC (11th-14th), JSSC CGL and other competitive exams
- Main demands
- Cancellation of disputed exams; probe by CBI or a panel of retired High Court judges
- Arrests made
- 19 people by the CID
- Hunger strikers
- 6 demonstrators
- Government criticized
- Hemant Soren-led JMM government
