'Every government should listen to students': Rahul's first remarks on Jharkhand protests
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has publicly urged governments to listen to student protesters in Jharkhand regarding education system reforms. The protests, which have lasted 13 days, center on alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations and demands for an independent investigation.
Why it matters
The involvement of a major national opposition leader highlights the growing political pressure on the Jharkhand state government to address systemic issues in recruitment and education.
NEW DELHI: Breaking his silence on the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand, where the Congress is part of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said governments must listen to students and act to reform the education system.During an 'Ask Me Anything' session on Instagram, Rahul Gandhi was asked to support the student protests in Jharkhand.The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha replied, "The student protests happening in the country are against the education system.
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