Anahita Sachdev

Students and job seekers in Jharkhand suspended a 26-day protest after the state government cancelled 22 exams, ordered wider investigations and agreed to a judicial inquiry into alleged recruitment irregularities. Protest leaders gave the government two months to fulfil its remaining commitments and warned that demonstrations could resume if it fails. The state’s refusal to immediately seek a CBI investigation remains contentious, while cancellations have prompted successful candidates to challenge the possible loss of their government jobs in court.