Radhe Jat, NEYU coordinator, said the Constitution was read aloud at the protest site on the eve of Republic Day, while flag hoisting was scheduled for Monday morning. “If our demands are ignored, the protest will continue even beyond January 27,” he warned.
The agitation comes 13 months after a similar demonstration between December 18 and 23, 2025, during which the Chief Minister held discussions with students but failed to fulfill their assurances, prompting the renewed protest under High Court permission.
Confrontation With Police
Authorities reiterated that protesters must not obstruct traffic to avoid disruption, as had occurred during the previous agitation. However, Sunday saw a brief confrontation when some candidates moved from the garden and footpath onto the road. Police confirmed that the protest is being monitored and supervised to ensure minimal inconvenience to the public. “We are taking steps so that traffic movement from all directions remains unhindered,” the police said.
Determined Turnout Despite Cold
Despite the severe cold, a large number of candidates, including women, gathered at the site. Many have set up bedding and bonfires to stay overnight. Mr. Jat alleged that coaching centres deliberately scheduled tests to prevent student participation. “Various attempts are being made to stop students, but we will continue our indefinite protest until the demands are met,” he said.
Unfulfilled Assurances Cited
Ranjit Kisanvanshi, an MPPSC candidate, said that despite a significant student movement in 2024 and multiple meetings with the Chief Minister and MPPSC officials, the government failed to address the demands. “Memoranda submitted in July, October, and November went unheeded, and FIRs were filed against protesters instead,” he added.
The protest highlights growing unrest among MPPSC aspirants, who allege broken promises and administrative lapses. The students’ insistence on continuing their demonstration underscores the ongoing tension between the aspirants and state authorities ahead of the upcoming examinations.
