JPSC-JSSC aspirants & students' take out Tiranga march in Ranchi
Holding the Tricolour aloft and carrying what organisers described as an approximately 600-metre-long national flag, the students marched through Ranchi. As the march drew to
Holding the Tricolour aloft and carrying what organisers described as an approximately 600-metre-long national flag, the students marched through Ranchi. As the march drew to a close, the rain intensified, but so did chants of "Jai Jharkhand". Join conversation View All Comments → Share your thoughts in the comments Insightful Agree Disagree Skeptical Concerning Promising Worth Reading Big Development Post Comment Be respectful · TOI community guidelines RANCHI: Undeterred by relentless rain, hundreds of students gathered at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday before setting out on a Tiranga March to Albert Ekka Chowk, intensifying an agitation that has entered its second week over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations.The march came amid an indefinite protest by students demanding a CBI investigation into the alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) examinations.The movement has also escalated on the hunger strike front. Alongside Devendra Nath Mahto, dubbed by protesters as "Sonam Wangchuk 2.0", four more students have joined an indefinite fast, pressing three principal demands: cancellation of all JPSC and JSSC examinations conducted during the Hemant Soren-led JMM government's tenure; a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities, paper leaks and delays in recruitment results instead of an investigation by the state's Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which the students say they no longer trust; and comprehensive reforms to Jharkhand's recruitment and competitive examination system.The Tiranga March began with chants of "Jai Jharkhand" and slogans celebrating student unity.
Organisers repeatedly instructed participants to refrain from using abusive language in slogans or on placards, stressing that the protest would remain peaceful and disciplined.The emphasis on restraint reflected the students' attempt to draw a clear distinction between their movement and political organisations.Protesters pointed out that two separate demonstrations have been taking place in Ranchi: one led by students and another believed to be backed by local MLA Jairam Singh Mahato's party. Organisers also appeared mindful of the aftermath of the recent Jantar Mantar protest in New Delhi, where FIRs and complaints were lodged against some protesters over the use of profanities. Students said they were determined to ensure that no such controversy overshadowed their movement.Holding the Tricolour aloft and carrying what organisers described as an approximately 600-metre-long national flag, the students marched through Ranchi despite the downpour."Our flag march represents the moral spirit of India. It highlights our constitutional rights. Look at all these students getting drenched in the rain while waving the Tricolour. This is a symbol of our unity and a symbol of our constitutional rights," one protester said.As the march reached Albert Ekka Chowk, groups of students gathered at the intersection and continued raising slogans.
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