Jharkhand protest talks awaited as students, Soren government seek way out of impasse

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This comes a day after Governor Santosh Gangwar met Chief Minister Hemant Soren as protests for wider reforms intensified in the state. According to protest organisers JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, a list of 11 members has been drawn up to lead talks with the Hemant Soren government’s three-member delegation. Must Read | Jharkhand protests intensify as Governor meets Soren, student delegation set for talks“The government has set up a committee. Reacting to BJP’s allegations, Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar said on Thursday that the government was serious about the issue raised by the students. Chief Minister Hemant Soren said Wednesday the question paper leak issue is a national problem, and offered talks to resolve the impasse.