Jharkhand student protests began on 25 July 2026 over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC Preliminary and JSSC-CGL examinations, including allegations of OMR tampering. Led by student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, protesters have demanded cancellation of the exams and an independent CBI probe. On 10 August 2026, thousands of students marched towards the Jharkhand Assembly, where police used lathi charges and water cannons. The government has s…