Jharkhand protest Day 14: Hunger strike continues as BJP, Rahul back students
The 14th day of a protest by JPSC and JSSC aspirants in Jharkhand unfolded on Thursday, with students demanding action over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. The protest, initiated on July 25 at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, has evolved into one of Jharkhand's largest student-led movements. Both the BJP and Congress are pressuring the Hemant Soren government to address the concerns.
BJP MLAs staged a protest outside the Assembly, accusing the government of corruption and fraud against students. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to aspirants over the phone, expressing support for their demands. An 11-member delegation of students has been finalized for talks with the government, which should include media presence.
The hunger strike, now in its sixth day, continues with six demonstrators fasting on water and salt, while a minister claims that 19 people have been arrested in connection with the agitation.
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