'We are children, not terrorists': Jharkhand students on hunger strike
For two weeks now, protests have erupted over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand recruitment exam. The situation is dire, as six students on hunger strike show signs of declining health. While two student factions prepare to march to the state Assembly, negotiations have stalled. The students insist on an audience with Chief Minister Hemant Soren and are demanding a CBI inquiry into the…
RANCHI – The Jharkhand protest, triggered by accusations of irregularities in recruitment exams, has entered its 14th day. Six students are currently on a hunger strike, while two student organizations have announced plans to march to the state Assembly. The situation is tense as the protesting students and the state government remain at odds, with students demanding a direct meeting with chief minister Hemant Soren.
One of the student leaders, Rahul Kranti, has been on a hunger strike and claims his health has worsened due to prolonged fasting. He alleges that despite assurances, the government medical team has not provided the prescribed medicines, leaving him with severe weakness and headaches. Kranti has urged Soren to meet with the students directly, emphasizing that they are his children and the people of the state, not terrorists.
He requests an investigation into examinations conducted during Soren's government, promising the movement remains peaceful.
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