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Jharkhand Students Protest Over Exam Paper Leak; CM Soren Invites Delegation
✍️ India Today
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 05:35 AM
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Students in Jharkhand staged a protest after exam papers were leaked. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has invited a five‑member delegation to address the issue, while aspirants are demanding additional time to prepare.
Students across Jharkhand gathered in front of the state education office to protest after the leak of exam papers for the upcoming state board examinations. The demonstrators, numbering in the hundreds, demanded a thorough investigation and immediate action to prevent future leaks.
In response to the unrest, Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced that a five‑member delegation would be sent to the education department to discuss remedial measures. The delegation is expected to meet with officials and student representatives to formulate a comprehensive plan.
The protestors also voiced concerns about the impact of the leak on their preparation schedules. They are calling for additional time to study and for the authorities to provide a clear timeline for rescheduling the exams.
Soren’s invitation comes amid growing pressure from both students and parents for transparency and swift resolution of the incident. The state government has pledged to strengthen security protocols around examination materials.
In response to the unrest, Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced that a five‑member delegation would be sent to the education department to discuss remedial measures. The delegation is expected to meet with officials and student representatives to formulate a comprehensive plan.
The protestors also voiced concerns about the impact of the leak on their preparation schedules. They are calling for additional time to study and for the authorities to provide a clear timeline for rescheduling the exams.
Soren’s invitation comes amid growing pressure from both students and parents for transparency and swift resolution of the incident. The state government has pledged to strengthen security protocols around examination materials.