Ranchi, Aug. 6 -- Amid intensifying protests over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), JSSC CGL and other recruitment examinations, agitating students on Thursday announced a "Vidhan Sabha Gherao" on August 10 if their demands are not met.

The announcement comes as the Monsoon Session of the Jharkhand Assembly is set to commence on Thursday, with the examination row expected to remain a key political issue.

Protester Radhe Kumar said the decision to gherao the Assembly was taken after the government initiated contact with the agitating students.

"The blockade (gherao) of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) is scheduled for August 10. Yesterday, some government officials, including the SDO, came ...