Ranchi, Jharkhand: The ongoing protest by government job aspirants in Jharkhand entered its 13th day on Thursday, with students intensifying their agitation by demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC CGL recruitment examinations.

The protesters, who have been staging demonstrations and hunger strikes in Ranchi, accused the state government of being unresponsive to their demands. They also announced plans to gherao the Jharkhand State Assembly, seeking action on the alleged examination irregularities.

The demand for the Chief Minister's resignation comes after Hemant Soren met Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar to brief him on the controversy surrounding the JPSC recruitment process.

According to a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan, the Governor described the alleged irregularities as a matter of grave concern and said recruitment commissions should function in a manner that leaves no room for doubt regarding their transparency and credibility.

The Chief Minister has assured the Governor that the state government is committed to ensuring justice for the protesting students and will examine the matter.

Speaking to ANI, protesting student Rahul Kranti said the students remain open to dialogue but claimed the government's response has been inadequate.

"We are ready for talks. However, judging by the government's actions and what we are hearing through the media, it still does not appear to be taking a positive approach toward our demands. If the government is already investigating the matter through its own agencies, then what is the objection to ordering a CBI inquiry?" he said.

Another protester told ANI that the students now believe the Chief Minister is "unfit for office" and demanded his resignation, alleging that the government has failed to take timely cognisance of their concerns.

The protesters continue to demand a CBI inquiry, greater transparency in the recruitment process, and action against those responsible for the alleged irregularities. The agitation remains ongoing as students await a formal response from the state government.