Ranchi, Aug. 12 -- Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Raghubar Das on Wednesday joined the ongoing JPSC-JSCC aspirants' protest at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, launching a scathing attack on the Hemant Soren-led government and issuing a stern warning to administrative officials.

Addressing the gathering of agitated students, Das slammed the state machinery for allegedly attempting to suppress the movement.

"I strongly condemn the pressure tactics employed by officials of the Hemant Soren government to break the morale of our youth and children and force them to end their agitation," the BJP leader said.

Das also reminded officials of their accountability to the central government and the public.

"I wish to issue ...