Jharkhand Student Protest News: Sam Pitroda Backs Students | JPSC-JSSC Row Escalates
The Jharkhand student protest is gaining a fresh political dimension after Congress leader Sam Pitroda extended his support to the protesting students, amid the continuing
The Jharkhand student protest is gaining a fresh political dimension after Congress leader Sam Pitroda extended his support to the protesting students, amid the continuing JPSC-JSSC recruitment controversy in Ranchi. The student agitation has intensified over demands linked to alleged recruitment irregularities, with protesters seeking action on the CGL examination and calling for an independent CBI probe into the recruitment process. The latest development comes after days of protests in Ranchi, where students and JPSC-JSSC aspirants have mobilised in large numbers.
The agitation has also seen heightened security at the protest site, with heavy police deployment, barricades, water cannons and barbed wire reported. Student leader Devendra Mahto was also taken to hospital, with supporters alleging that he suffered injuries during police action. These claims remain subject to verification. Sam Pitroda's support adds another political voice to the growing student movement and could intensify pressure on the Jharkhand government to respond to the protesters' demands. In this LIVE coverage, CNN-News18 brings you the latest developments from Ranchi, Sam Pitroda's statement, student reactions, political responses, police deployment and the government's position.
Will the latest political support change the course of the agitation? Will the government open fresh talks with the protesters? And will the CGL examination and recruitment allegations trigger an independent investigation? Stay with CNN-News18 for LIVE ground reports, breaking updates and reactions from Jharkhand. n18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date.
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