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Jharkhand Students Urge Rahul Gandhi to Withdraw Support Amid Recruitment Exam Protests
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Jharkhand Students Urge Rahul Gandhi to Withdraw Support Amid Recruitment Exam Protests

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Students in Jharkhand, India, are protesting alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations, entering their 24th day of agitation.
  • Protesters have appealed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to withdraw support from the state government if he condemns the alleged lathi charge on students.
  • The Jharkhand government has invited student leaders for further talks, while a student leader remains on a hunger strike entering its 15th day.

Student protests over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations have entered their 24th day, with demonstrators intensifying their calls for government accountability. The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) exams are at the center of the agitation, with students demanding fair and transparent recruitment processes.

If you are really unhappy with the lathi charge on students, then we would like you to come to our protest site and withdraw support from the government, just as you expressed your unhappiness at Jantar Mantar.

— Baha LindaAppealing to Rahul Gandhi to take a decisive stand against the state government.

In a significant appeal, protesters urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to take a stronger stance. "If you are really unhappy with the lathi charge on students, then we would like you to come to our protest site and withdraw support from the government, just as you expressed your unhappiness at Jantar Mantar," said protester Baha Linda, referencing Gandhi's past actions. This plea highlights the students' desire for national political figures to intervene and pressure the state government.

Rahul Gandhi says that he condemns the lathi charge.

— Baha LindaReferencing Rahul Gandhi's stated position on the alleged police action against students.

The state government has invited the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, the group leading the protests, for a seventh round of talks. However, the BJP has criticized Chief Minister Hemant Soren for not personally leading negotiations, urging him to engage directly with the students. The BJP also questioned the effectiveness of a four-member ministerial panel, citing inconclusive previous talks and "objectionable remarks" made by some ministers towards students.

Stubbornness not the solution.

— Rajesh ThakurCongress leader Rajesh Thakur appealing for dialogue.

Adding to the urgency, student leader Devendra Nath Mahto is on a hunger strike that has entered its 15th day. His health is described as "extremely critical." The protesters have vowed to continue their struggle if their demands are not met, demonstrating their resolve in the face of ongoing challenges and stalled negotiations.

I wish CM had shown sincerity.

— BJPThe BJP criticizing Chief Minister Hemant Soren's approach to the protests.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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