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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Jharkhand recruitment exam protest enters 18th day, BJP calls state-wide bandh amid ED probe

Student protests over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations have continued for 18 days, escalating further on Tuesday with a state-wide bandh called by the BJP and a planned march to the state assembly by the ABVP.

The BJP's bandh, observed from 8 am to midnight, protests alleged police action against demonstrators during a march to the Vidhan Sabha on Monday.

Students and job aspirants have been protesting since July 25, demanding transparency in recruitment exams, reforms in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), cancellation of several examinations, and an independent investigation by the CBI or a panel of retired high court judges from outside the state.

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