BJP Calls Jharkhand Bandh Over Student Protest Crackdown

The BJP has called for a statewide bandh in Jharkhand on August 11 in support of students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, including paper leaks and demands for a CBI probe. The protest turned violent on Monday when police used lathis, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse aspirants marching to the Assembly in Ranchi, leaving many injured. BJP leaders condemned the Hemant Soren government's actions, accusing it of ignoring student demands and using excessive force.