India's Exam Protests: A Perfect Storm of Corruption and Politicization The streets of Ranchi remain tense as thousands of students, job seekers, and volunteers have been demonstrating for over two weeks against the recruitment exam system in Jharkhand.
The protests turned violent when police fired tear gas shells at protesters attempting to breach barricades. At the heart of the issue is a lack of accountability and transparency.
The preliminary civil service exam held by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) in April has been marred by allegations of answer sheet leaks, with some successful applicants allegedly answering far fewer questions than expected.