Ranchi, Aug. 16 -- The ongoing agitation by JPSC-JSSC aspirants escalated on Sunday as protesters demonstrated against government inaction, burning effigies of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav.

Speaking to the media, Baha Linda, a protester, explained the symbolism behind burning the effigies and shaved his head to mourn the political leadership and remarked on the state of governance.

Baha Linda said, "I am the younger brother of Rahul Gandhi and Hemant Soren. It is my duty to dedicate my body, mind, and resources to their final rites. Once their cremation is over and the ashes remain, I will be the one who has to stand up and immerse them...