Taking reforms to the road: From Ranchi protest to a Statewide yatra
The students’ protest in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment exams for government jobs has remained in the news for most of August. Amit Bhelari examines the fallout of the government’s decision to cancel exams, which has left both aspiring candidates and already-appointed government employees caught in the dispute. It has pushed student leader Devendra Nath Mahto from a prolonged protest in Ranchi to a Statewide yatra demanding transparency, accountability and reforms in the government recruitment system
· 8/30/2026, 7:45:18 PM· 2 min read
The students’ protest in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment exams for government jobs has remained in the news for most of August. Amit Bhelari examines the fallout of the government’s decision to cancel exams, which has left both aspiring candidates and already-appointed government employees caught in the dispute. It has pushed student leader Devendra Nath Mahto from a prolonged protest in Ranchi to a Statewide yatra demanding transparency, accountability and reforms in the government recruitment system
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