Cinema VinesActor and singer Piyush Mishra appeared in Ranchi on Friday to support JPSC‑JSSC aspirants who have been staging a protest over alleged irregularities in the recruitment examinations. The protest, which has drawn students from across the state, demanded reforms in the exam system and clearer communication from the authorities. Mishra said he was moved by the "pain and suffering" he saw in the students’ eyes and decided to stand with them.
During a brief address to the media, Mishra explained that watching interviews with the protesting aspirants was enough to compel him to join the cause. "I did not come to extend my support for any other reason. I watched interviews with some of the students. I saw the pain and suffering in their eyes, and I saw their tears. That was enough for me," he said. He added that he and his team had already supplied food, tarpaulins and financial aid to the demonstrators.
In a spontaneous moment of solidarity, Mishra performed his 2009 song “Aarambh Hai Prachand” from the film *Gulaal*. The track, known for its revolutionary lyrics about courage and resilience, resonated with the students’ fight against perceived injustice. The actor also reiterated his connection with young people, stating, "I like young people. I sing for you and act for you, so I came here… We are doing whatever is within our capacity."
The protest also attracted Bollywood singer‑composer Ankur R Pathak, who joined the march and urged people nationwide to support the aspirants. Speaking to ANI, Pathak highlighted that the students could become the country’s future administrators and leaders, saying, "In future, these students will become IAS, IPS, CM, MLA… If we don’t come here today, what will we tell our children? Our future? I urge everyone who is hearing and watching me today to come here."
The demonstration reflects growing frustration among JPSC‑JSSC candidates over alleged irregularities and changes in the examination process. The protest in Ranchi is part of a broader movement that has seen students across India demand greater transparency and fairness from recruitment bodies. The involvement of public figures like Mishra and Pathak has amplified the issue, drawing media attention and increasing pressure on authorities to address the concerns raised by the aspirants.
