3 weeks ago
Piyush Mishra joins Jharkhand students' protest over paper leaks
Students in a place called Jharkhand are upset because they think something unfair happened with their exams and job tests.
They believe answers may have been leaked and that the hiring process was not fair.
So, they are sitting together and protesting peacefully in a city called Ranchi.
A famous actor and singer named Piyush Mishra saw videos of the students and felt very sad for them.
He decided to go and stand with them to show his support.
He brought them food and covers called tarpaulins to help them.
He also said he is embarrassed that more famous people from Mumbai have not come to help.
He told the students to stay kind and peaceful and to not let anyone fight or be mean.
Other actors also used social media to say they support the students.
Piyush Mishra believes the students are the future of the country.
Piyush Mishra joined the ongoing students' protests in Jharkhand, saying the pain and tears he saw in students' eyes moved him to support them.
The actor said he felt embarrassed that no one from Mumbai had joined the students' peaceful movement.
Mishra's team has provided food, tarpaulins, and financial assistance to the protesting students.
Students have been protesting in Ranchi since July 29, demanding CBI and Enforcement Directorate investigations into alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations.
Sonakshi Sinha, Raveena Tandon, Imran Khan, and Bhumi Pednekar also expressed support for the students via social media.
- Who
- Actor and singer Piyush Mishra, along with students in Jharkhand; other celebrities including Sonakshi Sinha, Raveena Tandon, Imran Khan, and Bhumi Pednekar also expressed support.
- What
- Piyush Mishra joined and supported students protesting over alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations.
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
- When
- The students have been protesting since July 29; Piyush Mishra made his remarks on a Thursday.
- Why
- The students are demanding CBI and Enforcement Directorate investigations into alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations.
Supporters of the protest
Critics and non-participants
Celebrity participation in protests
Supporters of the protest
Piyush Mishra and other celebrities argue that public figures should support peaceful student movements, and he expressed embarrassment that no one from Mumbai had joined.
Critics and non-participants
Implied in Mishra's remarks is the position that many in Mumbai's film industry have stayed away from or not yet supported the protest.
Protest conduct
Supporters of the protest
Mishra urged students to continue the movement peacefully, with no misbehaviour, abuse, or political interference.
Critics and non-participants
The demand for a peaceful approach implies concern that the protest could be undermined by misbehaviour, abuse, or political interference.
Key facts
- Main figure
- Piyush Mishra, actor and singer
- Protest location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Protest start date
- July 29
- Student demands
- CBI and Enforcement Directorate investigation
- Allegations
- Paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations
- Aid provided by Mishra
- Food, tarpaulins, and financial help
- Supporting celebrities
- Sonakshi Sinha, Raveena Tandon, Imran Khan, Bhumi Pednekar
Quotes
Piyush Mishra
Indian actor and singer known for films such as Gangs of Wasseypur
“"I did not come to extend my support for any other reason. I watched interviews of some of the students. I saw the pain and suffering in their eyes, and I saw their tears. That was enough for me."”
thehansindia.com
“"Keep the movement exactly like this. There should be no misbehaviour, no abuse, and no political interference. You people are very good, you are the future of the country and we are with you."”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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