A new youth agitation grips an Indian state after 'cockroach' protests
Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in Jharkhand.
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"We want justice. We will not leave until we get it, even if it costs us our lives."
— Umme Habiba , Activist
"We want a fair investigation."
— Deepika Pandey Singh , Politician
Key People
Deepika Pandey Singh is a minister in the Jharkhand government.
Savita Kumari is a job aspirant who is participating in the current protests in Jharkhand.
Umme Habiba is a student and job aspirant leading protests in Jharkhand.
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Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in Jharkhand.
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