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Jharkhand Exam Protest Reaches 23rd Day, Students Plan to Burn CM Soren Effigies
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 11:50 AM
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Students in Jharkhand have continued their protest against the state's examination policies for 23 days, planning to burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and national leader Rahul Gandhi.
The student protest in Jharkhand has entered its 23rd day after a wave of discontent over the state’s examination policies erupted earlier this month. Participants, mainly from high schools and colleges across the state, have staged sit‑ins and rallies demanding reforms in the exam system.
A key element of the demonstration is the planned burning of effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and national leader Rahul Gandhi. The act is intended to symbolize the students’ frustration with perceived political interference in educational matters.
Police have increased their presence in major towns to maintain order. While the protests have remained largely peaceful, a few students were detained for violating curfew restrictions. No serious injuries or property damage have been reported.
The movement reflects broader concerns about exam reforms, fee hikes, and the quality of education. Students argue that the current system places undue pressure on them and does not adequately prepare them for higher studies.
In response, the state government has announced a review of the examination framework and has promised to engage with student representatives to address their grievances.
A key element of the demonstration is the planned burning of effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and national leader Rahul Gandhi. The act is intended to symbolize the students’ frustration with perceived political interference in educational matters.
Police have increased their presence in major towns to maintain order. While the protests have remained largely peaceful, a few students were detained for violating curfew restrictions. No serious injuries or property damage have been reported.
The movement reflects broader concerns about exam reforms, fee hikes, and the quality of education. Students argue that the current system places undue pressure on them and does not adequately prepare them for higher studies.
In response, the state government has announced a review of the examination framework and has promised to engage with student representatives to address their grievances.