2 weeks ago
RJD Marches to Raj Bhavan Over Paper Leaks, Unemployment
Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders and workers held a march in Patna.
They walked toward Raj Bhavan, where they planned to submit a memorandum.
The memorandum focused on paper leaks, unemployment and problems faced by students and young people.
The party said examination problems had become serious.
RJD leaders also raised concerns about law and order in Bihar.
Manoj Jha said young people wanted solutions instead of speeches.
Bhai Virendra alleged that police had acted against students protesting paper leaks.
The RJD said its movement would continue until action was taken.
Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders and workers marched toward Raj Bhavan in Patna on Wednesday.
The protest focused on alleged examination-system failures, paper leaks, unemployment and law-and-order concerns.
Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav had announced the march over issues affecting Bihar’s students and youth.
RJD leaders said they would submit a memorandum to the Governor highlighting students’ concerns.
RJD leaders alleged police action against students and vowed to continue protesting until action is taken.
- Who
- Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders and workers, including Manoj Jha, Alok Kumar Mehta and Bhai Virendra, participated; Tejashwi Yadav had announced the march.
- What
- A foot march and planned memorandum submission concerning paper leaks, unemployment, examination problems and law-and-order concerns.
- Where
- Patna, along a route toward Raj Bhavan in Bihar.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Why
- The RJD said students and youth were affected by recurring paper leaks, unemployment and other problems, and sought action on their concerns.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Destination
- Raj Bhavan
- Main issues
- Paper leaks, unemployment, student problems and law-and-order concerns
- Planned action
- Submission of a memorandum to the Governor
- RJD position
- The party said the movement would continue until action was taken on paper leaks
- Allegation
- Bhai Virendra alleged that police action was taken against students protesting paper leaks
Quotes
RJD MLA Alok Kumar Mehta
Member of Legislative Assembly for RJD
“It is our right, and when the government does not listen, the Governor is the constitutional custodian of the state. Under the senior leadership, we are going with the youth and students of Bihar. We will submit a memorandum to the Governor regarding students' problems, including the paper leak issue.”
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“AKs were used against students who came out on the streets to fight for their rights and protest against the paper leak issue. There have been paper leaks across the country... Action should be taken, and until action is taken, our movement will continue.”
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