Jharkhand recruitment row: Job aspirants take out Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi
On day 22 of their protest, aspirants demand transparency, cancellation of exams and an independent probe into alleged recruitment irregularities
Marking India’s 80th Independence Day, thousands of job aspirants took out a 'Tiranga Yatra' in Ranchi on the 22nd day of their protest against Jharkhand's exam irregularities.
Carrying tricolours and chanting patriotic slogans, the demonstrators marched from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk to demand urgent recruitment reforms.
Thousands of job aspirants and people attended the march with the tricolour in their hands and raising patriotic slogans such as 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'.
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Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha leader Devendra Mahta, who is on a fast for 14 days, alleged that the police did not allow him to leave the Sadar Hospital to join the march.
The protesters under the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch banner have been demanding greater transparency in recruitment examinations, cancellation of several tests and an independent probe by the CBI or a panel of retired judges from outside Jharkhand into the alleged irregularities.
"Independence doesn't just mean freedom from the British, but also freedom from inequality of opportunities, corruption and injustice. The youth of the country should study, work hard and raise their voice for their rights - this is the true strength of democracy.”
"On this Independence Day, saluting all those youth who are peacefully struggling for their future. The voice of the youth is the future of India. Jai Hind!" the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch said.
(With agency inputs)