Rao made the remarks in Hyderabad amid protests in Ranchi over issues concerning students and the alleged paper leak. Also Read | Shillong Teer Result Today, August 12, 2026: Check Winning Numbers, Live Result Chart for Shillong Morning Teer, Shillong Night Teer, Khanapara Teer and Jowai Ladrymbai. "The student movement in Jharkhand is a genuine movement with no political party behind it, and the demands are legitimate," Rao said. The remarks also come at a time when student protests over recruitment examinations and alleged irregularities have emerged as a politically sensitive issue in the state. He stressed that the government should focus on providing justice to the students rather than treating their protests as a political issue.