Key Takeaways

  • AISA president Neha Bora was targeted with ink during a student protest in Ranchi.
  • The march demanded action over alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC CGL and other recruitment examinations.
  • Student organisations condemned the incident and continued the protest, seeking transparency and accountability.

Quick Facts

  • Ink thrown during protest
  • Ranchi Assembly march underway
  • Recruitment exams under scrutiny
  • Students demand transparency

All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora was targeted with ink during a protest march towards the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi on Friday. The demonstration, led by students and job aspirants, was organised to demand action over alleged irregularities in competitive recruitment examinations, including the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC CGL) examinations.

The incident occurred as protesters marched towards the Assembly seeking greater transparency and accountability in state recruitment processes. According to reports, an unidentified man threw ink at Bora during the protest, briefly disrupting the demonstration before security personnel intervened.

Student organisations condemned the incident, describing it as an attempt to intimidate protesters raising concerns over examination-related issues. Despite the disruption, demonstrators continued with their march and reiterated their demands for a fair investigation into the alleged recruitment irregularities.

The protest forms part of a series of demonstrations by students and job aspirants in Jharkhand, who have been demanding transparency in recruitment examinations and timely action on allegations of paper leaks and other irregularities. Authorities are expected to examine the incident while maintaining security during ongoing protests.