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‘Students, Gen-Z — I’m here to listen’: Rahul Gandhi launches ‘Ask Me Anything’ on Instagram

‘Students, Gen-Z — I’m here to listen’: Rahul Gandhi launches ‘Ask Me Anything’ on Instagram

In a fresh outreach to the GenZ, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched an “Ask Me Anything” session on Instagram answering several questions, including one on the student protest in Jharkhand, and asserted that every government should listen to what students are saying. Asked who his favourite BJP politician is, Rahul Gandhi named Captain Amarinder Singh. (PTI) Posting a link to his Instagram initiative on X, Gandhi said, “Students, Gen-Z — I’m here to listen. Ask me anything on Instagram, and I’ll answer as many questions as I can.” The Congress put out video clips of some of the questions he answered. Asked about the student protest in Jharkhand, which is governed by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, an INDIA bloc ally, Gandhi said the education system in the country has collapsed. “The student protests that are happening in the country are against the education system. I have stated it clearly in Kota and Dehradun, and will say it in Allahabad, that our education system has collapsed; it is unaffordable and oppressive. “Every government, be …

Kangana Ranaut questions Rahul Gandhi for silence on Jharkhand students agitation: ‘Jab logon ko uksana hota hain…’

Kangana Ranaut questions Rahul Gandhi for silence on Jharkhand students agitation: ‘Jab logon ko uksana hota hain…’

For the few days, several students have been protesting against alleged irregularities in the recruitment exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut backed the protests, as well as questioned Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi‘s absence from the protest site. Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut leaves the Parliament premises after attending the Monsoon Session amid rain, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh) (Rahul Singh) What Kangana said Speaking to news agency ANI on Thursday, Kangana accused the Congress of hypocrisy. “Our Gen Z, our children, are truly enduring various forms of hardship, a situation that has persisted for decades. The Congress party created such a spectacle here in Delhi. They even attempted to launch an attack in Parliament. Yet, now that the situation for children in Jharkhand is so dire, Rahul Gandhi is not visiting them,” she said. She added, “Lekin jab logo ko uksana hota hai, bachcho ko jo hai desh ki security pe khatra karna hota …

Congress backs dialogue as Jharkhand government prepares for JPSC talks

Congress backs dialogue as Jharkhand government prepares for JPSC talks

The Congress on Thursday defended the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government amid the ongoing agitation over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) recruitment examinations, while reiterating its support for the students’ demands and expressing hope that the issue would be resolved through dialogue. The remarks came as the state government prepared to hold talks with a delegation of student representatives, with the protest over alleged irregularities in JPSC and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) recruitment examinations continuing to gather momentum. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sonam Wangchuk appeals to Jharkhand student on hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk appeals to Jharkhand student on hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday spoke to Devendra Nath Mahto, a student on hunger strike against the alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand, and urged him to at least drink water. Heeding his request, Mahato had water on the fourth day of his fast, even as five people under the JPSC, JSSC Reforms Manch banner began an indefinite hunger strike. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Jharkhand recruitment protest intensifies; opposition seeks CBI probe

Jharkhand recruitment protest intensifies; opposition seeks CBI probe

The protest over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand intensified on Thursday as opposition MLAs staged demonstrations inside the Assembly premises on the opening day of the Monsoon Session, while the student-led agitation entered its 13th day with six protesters continuing an indefinite hunger strike. The movement, which began on July 25 under the banner of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, has emerged as one of the state’s largest student protests in recent years. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Imran Khan Backs Jharkhand Student Protests With Sarcastic Post

Imran Khan Backs Jharkhand Student Protests With Sarcastic Post

Bollywood actor Imran Khan has voiced support for the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand. He shared a sarcastic post on social media that read, “Students protesting in Jharkhand. Let’s all ignore them, what could possibly go wrong.” The remark comes just days after he joined a student protest in Mumbai. Imran made his acting debut as a lead in 2008 with Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, directed by Abbas Tyrewala. Before that, audiences had seen him as a child actor in films starring his uncle, Aamir Khan, including Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander. In an interview with Filmfare last year, Imran reflected on his early years in the industry. He said he would tell his younger self to be less fearful and more open to adventure and experimentation. According to the actor, early success often brings advisers with strong opinions about what is right or wrong, leading young actors to believe those voices always know best. He added that true creativity flourishes in freedom rather than in trying to meet others’ expectations. …

CJP to remain pressure group, back Jharkhand student protests: Abhijeet Dipke

CJP to remain pressure group, back Jharkhand student protests: Abhijeet Dipke

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday said the organisation will travel to Jharkhand to support students protesting against alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination and other recruitment tests. Speaking to reporters ahead of the CJP’s core committee meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke said the organisation would stand with the protesting students and support their demands for an independent inquiry into the alleged examination irregularities. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

CJP to act as a ‘pressure group’: Abhijeet Dipke shifts focus to E20 after NEET protest

CJP to act as a ‘pressure group’: Abhijeet Dipke shifts focus to E20 after NEET protest

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday shared the outfit’s future plans, now that the big protest it led against the NEET-UG paper leak is over. Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), rules out possibility of entering into politics (REUTERS) In a media interaction on Wednesday, Dipke named a host of issues, including concerns over government ethanol-blend fuel policy, rising unemployment, and the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand over alleged exam irregularities, as he revealed the CJP’s future plans. Ruling out the possibility of entering politics, Dipke said that CJP will function as a “pressure group” for now and will focus on becoming a movement that can drive change. Speaking to reporters ahead of the CJP’s core team meeting in his hometown Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra, Dipke added that the group will also discuss issues like ethanol-blended fuel and rising unemployment. ‘Pressure group, not political party’ Dipke ruled out possibility of entering into politics saying that people have lost faith in political parties, saying that their youth movement will function …

Sonakshi Sinha backs Jharkhand students protesting JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities: ‘When will it stop?’

Sonakshi Sinha backs Jharkhand students protesting JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities: ‘When will it stop?’

Actor Sonakshi Sinha has backed the students’ protest against alleged irregularities in the recruitment exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). Sonakshi Sinha has commented on the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand. What did Sonakshi Sinha say? Taking to her Instagram Stories, Sonakshi posted a reel where a content creator spoke about the hundreds of students who have been protesting in Jharkhand over the last few days. In the caption, she wrote, “It’s so disheartening to see students of our country go through this… when will it stop???” About the student protests in Jharkhand The protesters, who have been staging an indefinite sit-in at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium here since July 29, alleged that the JMM-led government was attempting to “whitewash” the issue by entrusting the investigation to the CID. They had earlier demanded an investigation by the CBI along with that of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), claiming large-scale financial transactions were linked to the alleged recruitment scam. “We have completely lost faith in the ongoing …

‘CJP stands with all students’: Dipke backs Jharkhand students protesting JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities

‘CJP stands with all students’: Dipke backs Jharkhand students protesting JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has backed the students’ protest against alleged irregularities in the recruitment exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke (PTI File) CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday said that he spoke with the students protesting in Jharkhand, adding that his outfit, which recently led a massive stir against NEET paper leak at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, “stands with all students”. “Spoke to the students who are protesting in Jharkhand over irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. The CJP stands with all the students in Jharkhand and supports their demands,” Dipke wrote on X. The Jharkhand students’ protest Hundreds of students continued their protest for the fifth consecutive day in Ranchi on Sunday over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, demanding a CBI probe and reforms in the recruitment agencies. The protesters, who have been holding an indefinite sit-in at a stadium since July 29, raised slogans such as ‘Order …