Indian police clash with protestors over jobs and exam transparency

Protests erupted in Patna, Bihar, as unemployed youth and students demanded government jobs and transparency in recruitment exams. The demonstrations, which began last week, escalated to include calls for education reform. Peaceful protests turned violent when a few thousand protestors broke through security barriers in the regional capital, leading police to deploy water cannons.

Bihar's chief minister, Samrat Choudhary, has promised to address student concerns and has launched the "Student Support Camp" to promptly resolve their issues. The protests, inspired by a youth-led movement in New Delhi, have spread to other states, challenging both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition parties. Local police are investigating those involved in stone pelting and will take appropriate action.