In the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, thousands of students, job seekers, and volunteers have clashed with police in Ranchi, the state's capital, over a two-week period. Their demand? A comprehensive reform of Jharkhand's government exam system, following allegations of manipulated results in a preliminary civil service exam held by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) in April. The protests reached a new high on Monday when protesters attempted to breach police barricades, leading to the use of water cannons, batons, and tear gas by officers. However, most protesters have reportedly been peaceful, according to Ranchi City Superintendent of Police Paras Rana. The immediate cause of the anger stems from leaked answer sheets on social media that showed some successful applicants had answered far fewer questions than expected, fueling suspicions of result manipulation. Despite several demands being met and talks with protesters, they vow to continue until all their demands are addressed, including an investigation by India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the exam irregularities. The protests have received political backing from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jharkhand and the Congress party, while Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has warned against politicizing the agitation and promised action to deliver justice.