'We are children, not terrorists': Jharkhand students on hunger strike
Students in Jharkhand are on a 14-day hunger strike protesting alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations. They are demanding a direct meeting with Chief Minister Hemant Soren and a CBI investigation into past recruitment processes.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing youth frustration with government employment processes and the demand for transparency in public sector hiring.
RANCHI: The protest over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand entered its 14th day on Friday, with six students continuing their hunger strike. Meanwhile, two student organisations announced plans to march towards the state Assembly, which is currently in session.The development comes amid a deadlock between the protesting aspirants and the state government, with students claiming that they have not received any formal invitation for talks to address their concerns.Student Rahul Kranti, who has been on hunger strike, said his health condition had deteriorated due to prolonged fasting.He claimed he was suffering from severe weakness and headaches and alleged that medicines prescribed by a medical team had not been provided despite assurances."A team of doctors visited yesterday evening and I informed them about my condition. They prescribed medicines, but the government medical team did not provide them.
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