Jharkhand Politics

The Supreme Court's scrutiny of Jharkhand's DGP appointment rules has brought police leadership, state authority and compliance with judicial directions into focus.

The Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Cabinet has approved a proposal to use 1932 as the cut-off year for identifying local inhabitants, with the draft legislation expected to be introduced in the state Assembly.

The deadline for filing claims and objections during the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Jharkhand has been extended to September 30, giving voters additional time to check, correct and update their electoral details.

Jharkhand is set to receive ₹1,684 crore in financial support for the Amended BharatNet Programme, with the project covering 4,395 Gram Panchayats and providing on-demand connectivity to 26,777 villages. The initiative is being implemented through cooperation between the Centre and the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government.

Political tensions are rising in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. The BJP has launched a statewide protest campaign, demanding a CBI investigation, action against those responsible and withdrawal of cases registered against students who participated in protests.

Jharkhand politics is witnessing renewed tension over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. Student groups have continued to demand reforms and stronger investigations, while the BJP has attacked the Hemant Soren government over the issue and accused the ruling alliance of failing to protect the interests of job aspirants.