Congress backs Jharkhand students, presses ally Soren on exam probe

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Congress publicly backed Jharkhand students protesting alleged exam malpractice, with Rahul Gandhi expressing solidarity, while urging Chief Minister Hemant Soren to form a committee. Congress is a coalition partner in Soren's government. AICC Jharkhand in-charge K Raju said the party firmly supports students fighting for fair, transparent future. A Congress delegation asked Soren to create a ministerial committee to talk with protesters. Congress also questioned RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's praise for Gen Z, suggesting he should demand the home minister apologize for police action against Delhi students last month.


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