Patna: 15 student organisations started a foot march in Patna on Tuesday demanding alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, transparency and accountability in the recruitment process. During the march that started from Gandhi Maidan, students broke the police barricades at JP Golambar and moved towards Dak Bungalow. In view of the demonstration, about 1200 policemen and officers have been deployed in the city.
What demands are the students protesting against?
The protesting students have raised the demand for complete abolition of extra weightage given to contractual employees in BPSC recruitment. Students say that the recruitment process should be transparent and all candidates should get equal opportunity. Apart from this he also met BPSSC Chairman K.S. There has also been a demand for an impartial investigation into Dwivedi’s property.
How did the march start from Gandhi Maidan?
On Tuesday morning, a large number of students started gathering near Gate No. 10 of Gandhi Maidan. The students participating in the protest were holding the tricolor, pictures of Bhagat Singh and posters related to their demands. Amidst sloganeering, the students started the foot march and proceeded towards JP Golambar.
What happened at JP Golambar?
Police had barricaded JP Golambar to stop the students. The protesting students broke the barricades and started moving towards Dak Bungalow. After this the police had to make a lot of efforts to stop them. Security arrangements were further tightened at the spot.
In which areas including Dak Bungalow was security increased?
In view of the students’ march, apart from JP Golambar, police force has also been deployed around Dakbungalow intersection, Income Tax Golambar, Hartakari Mor and Lohia Path Chakra-2. Police are using CCTV and other means to monitor the activities of the protesters.
What arrangements have been made to stop the protesters?
The administration has put up barricades at many places to deal with the possible situation. Large iron barricades have been installed at Dakbungla intersection to stop the students from moving forward. Apart from this, water cannon has also been kept ready. The police are trying to ensure that the protesters do not cross the fixed security cordon and move towards Lok Bhawan.
How many policemen were deployed?
In view of the demonstration, about 1200 policemen and officers have been deployed in Patna. Additional security forces have been deployed on potential routes and sensitive locations. Written information was already given to the police by the student organisations regarding the march.
Now what will be the next step of the students?
Student organisations are taking out a march with their demands related to competitive examinations and recruitment process. The protesters are moving from Gandhi Maidan and trying to move towards Lok Bhawan. After the breaking of barricading at JP Golambar, the police are now keeping an eye on the further activities of the protesters.
