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Ranchi Students Mark Day 6 of Jantar Mantar Protest, Chief Justice Expresses Support
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 02:33 PM
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Students in Ranchi have continued their Jantar Mantar‑style protest for six days, demanding clearer action on campus safety. Chief Justice of Jharkhand has publicly backed the movement.
Students from several colleges in Ranchi have been staging a Jantar Mantar‑style sit‑in for six days, demanding decisive action on campus safety after a series of recent incidents. The protest began five days ago in a public square near the city’s central university.
The demonstrators have called for a meeting with state authorities to review security protocols and to ensure that campus environments are safe for all students. They have also demanded that the police and university administration take immediate steps to prevent future incidents.
Chief Justice of Jharkhand has publicly backed the protest, calling for a review of campus security measures and urging the government to engage with student leaders. His support has added a significant legal dimension to the movement.
While the protest continues, authorities have indicated that they are open to dialogue and are reviewing the concerns raised by the students. The movement remains a focal point for student activism in the region.
The demonstrators have called for a meeting with state authorities to review security protocols and to ensure that campus environments are safe for all students. They have also demanded that the police and university administration take immediate steps to prevent future incidents.
Chief Justice of Jharkhand has publicly backed the protest, calling for a review of campus security measures and urging the government to engage with student leaders. His support has added a significant legal dimension to the movement.
While the protest continues, authorities have indicated that they are open to dialogue and are reviewing the concerns raised by the students. The movement remains a focal point for student activism in the region.