Jharkhand Protest: The agitation, being organised under the banner of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, has been underway since July 25.
Jharkhand Protest: The Jharkhand student protest is set to intensify as students prepare to gherao the Vidhan Sabha in Ranchi at 10 am today, demanding cancellation of the CGL examination and a CBI probe into alleged irregularities. The administration imposed prohibitory orders around the New Assembly and deployed around 1,500 security personnel as the government and protesters remain locked in a standoff over the CGL exam.
Here are 10 things to know:
Main Demand Remains CGL Cancellation: Student leader Ravindar Paswan made it clear that there will be no compromise on the demand for cancellation of the CGL examination. The students are also demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities surrounding the examination.
Students Reject Judicial Probe: The government proposed a judicial inquiry headed by a retired judge into the CGL controversy but the students have rejected the proposal and continue to demand a CBI investigation. This remains the biggest point of disagreement between the two sides.
Security Tightened Across Ranchi: The administration has made extensive security arrangements ahead of the Assembly gherao. Around 1,500 security personnel have been deployed, including personnel from the Rapid Action Police, Indian Reserve Battalion, district police and Quick Reaction Teams. The area will also be monitored through drones, while a special team has been deployed at the Police Control Room to keep track of the situation.
Prohibitory Orders Within 750 Metres Of New Assembly: Prohibitory orders have been imposed within a 750-metre radius of the New Assembly. The administration urged students to avoid violence and not participate in any unlawful demonstration. Barricades have also been installed at several points along the route from the Old Assembly to the New Assembly.