In the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, thousands of students, job seekers, and volunteers have continued their protests for over two weeks, demanding reforms to the government recruitment exam system. On Monday, these demonstrators attempted to breach police barricades in Ranchi, leading to clashes with law enforcement officials who used water cannons, batons, and tear gas to disperse the crowds. While the number of injuries is unclear, some protesters have been reportedly injured, and three policemen were allegedly hurt by stone-throwing demonstrators. Ranchi City Superintendent of Police Paras Rana stated that most protesters had been peaceful but accused a smaller group of causing violence. The ongoing protests stem from allegations of manipulated exam results in a preliminary civil service exam held by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) in April. Candidates have alleged that leaked answer sheets on social media showed successful applicants had answered far fewer questions than expected, fueling suspicions of result manipulation. The state government has agreed to cancel the questionable exam and two others, along with the resignation of three JPSC members. However, protesters are demanding a federal investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged irregularities. This movement has garnered political backing from opposition parties such as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress, while Chief Minister Hemant Soren has warned against politicizing the protests and reiterated his commitment to delivering justice.