Jharkhand Student Protest Reaches 18th Day Amid BJP Bandh and ABVP March

The student protest in Jharkhand has entered its 18th day, with demonstrators demanding improved school infrastructure and timely fee waivers. The march has been ongoing since late March, with students blocking roads and gathering at key educational institutions. The protest coincides with a statewide bandh called by the Bharatiya Janata Party, which has led to closures of schools and offices. In addition, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has organized a parallel march, adding to the political dimension of the unrest. Authorities have urged calm, while student leaders continue to press for dialogue with the state government.