On Friday, during the demonstration of students associated with JPSC-JSSC in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, once again there was a situation of tension for some time at Albert Ekka Chowk. The protesters gathered under the banner of JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum tried to burn the effigy to press for their demands. During this time there was a scuffle between the police and the protesters.
According to officials, the protesters were trying to burn the effigy, while trying to stop them they clashed with the police. The policemen present at the spot tried to control the situation. There was an atmosphere of chaos in the square for some time.
JPSC-JSSC candidates were gathered at Albert Ekka Chowk.
Students associated with JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch had reached Albert Ekka Chowk on Friday with their various demands. The protesters say they are demanding reforms in competitive examinations and recruitment processes in the state. During the demonstration, students registered their protest against the government and the examination system. In this sequence, a program of effigy burning was organized.
Atmosphere deteriorated after attempt to burn effigy
As soon as the protesters tried to burn the effigy, the policemen present at the spot tried to stop them. Meanwhile, a scuffle started between the protesters and the police. According to officials, the protesters wanted to burn the effigy, while the police were stopping them from doing so. Due to this the situation became tense on the spot.
There was a scuffle between police and protesters
While stopping the burning of the effigy, there was a scuffle between the police and the protesters. The people present at the spot tried to handle the situation. There was an atmosphere of chaos at Albert Ekka Chowk for some time. The police tried to control the situation and tried to convince the protesters.
Devendra Nath Mahato said – 'Recruitment Process Improvement Yatra' will be held in 24 districts.
JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahato said that 'the ongoing student movement in Jharkhand has now become a focal point for the entire country. Under the pressure of the student movement, the Jharkhand government took a historic decision on August 17 and took action against 45 disputed examinations. Of these, 22 examinations were cancelled, investigation was ordered in 17 examinations and 6 examinations were postponed.
He further said that 'the government had canceled these examinations on the basis of the investigation report of CID. In this report, statements of many ministers were recorded and many irregularities were revealed. But when the High Court gave the government a chance to present its side, why did the government not strongly present the CID investigation report before the court? This has caused deep disappointment among the students and general public of Jharkhand.
Announcement to continue the movement
Devendra Nath Mahato said that 'We are not going to compromise with our struggle at any cost. People's sentiments are deeply attached to the CGL issue and today the selected students are also facing problems. He said, 'My fight has never been to snatch the jobs of innocent students. The government should take responsibility and give justice to deserving and innocent students. Also, a clear distinction should be made between guilty and innocent students. He announced that 'Recruitment Process Improvement Yatra' will be started by JLKM from Monday, August 24. This yatra will pass through all the 24 districts of Jharkhand.
What demands are the students protesting against?
Students associated with JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum say that their movement is regarding many demands including improvement in the examinations and recruitment process of JPSC and JSSC. The protesters have been raising issues related to transparency in the examination process, improvement in the recruitment system and candidates. In this connection, a program of protest and effigy burning was organized by the Manch on Friday.
What did the officials tell?
According to officials, the agitators tried to burn the effigy during the demonstration. While stopping them there was a scuffle with the police. At present, the police is monitoring the situation regarding the incidents that happened during the protest. Tension has been controlled at the spot and information related to the entire incident is being collected.