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Jharkhand ABVP protest: 8-10 detained after scuffle with police
On Friday, ABVP members scuffled with police while trying to cross barricades near Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence in Ranchi. Police detained 8-10 protesters, including office-bearers, about 500 metres from the…
The Story in Brief
On Friday, ABVP members scuffled with police while trying to cross barricades near Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence in Ranchi. Police detained 8-10 protesters, including office-bearers, about 500 metres from the CM's home. The march from Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University backed student and job aspirant protests over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination.
The agitation has entered its 15th day with talks between the government and protesters failing. ABVP has announced a 'Vidhan Sabha march' on August 11. Protesters are demanding cancellation of the exam and the CM's resignation.
The Indian Opinion
The usual narrative paints ABVP's involvement as a political stunt, while police action is labelled as heavy-handed. The core issue, however, remains the alleged JPSC exam irregularities that students have protested for 15 days with no resolution from the government. ABVP's call for the CM's resignation may politicise a genuine grievance, but the police detention of protesters needs clearer justification. The real test will be the August 11 assembly march's turnout and whether it forces a credible probe.
Source: timesnownews.com
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