Watch: Jharkhand protesters echo Bihar, dance as police turn water cannons on them
Protesters in Jharkhand, India, faced police water cannons and lathi charges during a march against recruitment exam irregularities. The demonstration mirrored similar recent protests in Bihar, where students also used dance as a form of non-violent resistance against police force.
Why it matters
The protests highlight growing public frustration over unemployment and systemic corruption in government recruitment processes in India.
NEW DELHI: Echoing scenes from Bihar where student protesters recently danced under police water cannons, Jharkhand job aspirants on Monday broke followed suit as police turned water cannons on them during their 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' march in Ranchi.Thousands of protesters breached multiple barricades while marching towards the Jharkhand assembly over alleged recruitment exam irregularities, prompting police to use water cannons, tear gas shells and lathi charges.Tensions escalated when the protesters reached the final barricade near Jagannathpur Temple, on the road leading to the assembly.Police used water cannons to disperse the gathering, followed by lathi charges when protesters attempted to move forward.
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