Jharkhand students have escalated their protests against alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, with over 100 ABVP workers detained during a march to the state assembly. The demonstrations, now in their 18th day, have drawn sharp criticism from political parties, with the BJP accusing the ruling coalition of hypocrisy. In an assembly address, Chief Minister Hemant Soren labeled the BJP as a “parasite,” alleging a conspiracy from Lucknow to mislead the youth.
The protests, which began over concerns of unfair practices in government exams, have seen widespread participation. The BJP has called for a state-wide bandh, citing the need for accountability. Meanwhile, the opposition has accused the ruling party of being a “mute spectator” to the unrest, suggesting its agenda in Delhi is to destabilize the state.
The situation remains tense as authorities continue to manage the demonstrations. Students claim the exams were manipulated, while the government denies the allegations. The protests highlight growing political tensions and public frustration over governance in Jharkhand.
