All India Students’ Association National President Neha Bora faced an ink-throwing incident while leading a student march toward the Jharkhand Assembly.

By DW Pulse | RANCHI โ€” August 7, 2026 โ€” All India Students’ Association (AISA) National President Neha Bora was targeted with black ink by an unidentified individual during a student protest march in Ranchi. The incident occurred as hundreds of student activists and members of various organizations marched toward the Jharkhand Assembly on the opening day of the Monsoon Session to demand action over recruitment exam irregularities.

Key Highlights

  • AISA President Neha Bora was targeted with black ink while leading a protest march from Birsa Chowk toward the Jharkhand Assembly.
  • Protesters quickly apprehended the alleged attacker and handed him over to local law enforcement.
  • Demonstrators are demanding the cancellation and rescheduling of the 14th Combined Civil Services (JPSC) and JSSC CGL examinations.

Protest Against Recruitment Irregularities

The protest march brought together members of AISA, Students’ Federation of India (SFI), All India Students’ Federation (AISF), Jharkhand Janadhikar Mahasabha, and several Adivasi organizations. Activists gathered to voice their anger over persistent irregularities in state recruitment examinations. Addressing the participants, Bora called for the immediate cancellation of the 14th JPSC and JSSC CGL examinations, demanding fresh schedules and an end to conducting public exams through private agencies.

Incident During the March

As the crowd of roughly 1,000 to 1,500 students advanced toward the Assembly, an individual reportedly mingled with the procession before throwing black ink at women leaders heading the march. Student leaders condemned the act, pointing out that participants from across the country had traveled to Ranchi in solidarity with local aspirants. Protesters intercepted the suspect, subduing him before handing him over to police officers present at the scene.

Ongoing Student Mobilization

The latest demonstration in Ranchi follows a wave of prominent student-led agitations nationwide, including recent high-profile protests in New Delhi. Organizers maintained that minor disruptions and targeted attacks would not deter their demand for transparent administrative and recruitment reforms.