‘Rahul, Hemant are dead’: Jharkhand protester performs ‘funeral’, shaves head
The protest by students and job aspirants over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 23rd day on Sunday, with the protesters, under the banner of JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, accusing the ruling JMM-Congress alliance of failing to take “concrete action” on their demands. They have also announced plans to gherao Soren's residence in Ranchi on August 20 and demanded…
In Jharkhand, a protester named Baha Linda recently shaved his head after burning effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Lok Sabha Lok Sabha Speaker Rahul Gandhi, and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. Baha Linda claimed to be their younger brother, mourning the deceased leaders. He expressed frustration that the leaders only benefit themselves and their families, rather than addressing the issues faced by the people of Jharkhand.
Baha Linda vowed to perform the final rites for the brothers, including immersing their ashes in the Swarnarekha Ghat. The protest, which has lasted 23 days, was initiated by students and job aspirants against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment exams. The protesters accuse the ruling JMM-Congress alliance of failing to address their demands and have threatened to gherao Soren's residence on August 20, demanding his resignation.
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