Thousands of youth protesters marched on the state legislature in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand to protest against alleged wrongdoing in the state’s civil services examinations.
Protest Demands
Their demands include an overhaul of the state’s examination system, cancellation of some tests and an investigation by the federal police.
The protest began on July 25 and intensified after thousands gathered at a stadium in the state capital, Ranchi.
Police used water cannons to disperse the protesters as they marched on the state legislature, climbing over police barricades, holding placards, waving the national flag and shouting slogans amid high security.
The state government has held talks with the protesters and said a majority of their demands have been accepted and it is open to more talks.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
