BJP targets Congress on police action at Jharkhand protest | Above the Fold
- Posted on August 11, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
Student-led demonstrations in Jharkhand concerning recruitment examination irregularities have evolved into a political battleground between major Indian parties. The BJP condemns the state government's handling of ABVP activists, while Congress defends police measures. This escalating partisan conflict raises critical questions about whether institutional grievances are being exploited for electoral advantage, potentially undermining the authentic voice of student activists seeking genuine administrative reforms.
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BJP targets Congress on police action at Jharkhand protest | Above the Fold
Jharkhand’s student protests have taken a political turn, with the BJP and Congress trading blame over police action against protesters. With over 100 ABVP members detained today, the BJP has stepped up its attack on the Congress-backed Hemant Soren government, while the Congress continues to back the students. As the protests over recruitment exam irregularities continue, we ask: are the BJP and Congress turning a student movement into another political contest?
