AISA stages protest over appointment of JAC chairman, VC

The All India Students Association (AISA), on Thursday, staged a demonstration at Albert Ekka Chowk in the heart of Ranchi against the Hemant Soren government over the non-appointment of the chairman and vice-chairman of the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) and the delay in payment of post-matric scholarships.

- Raj Kumar

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The demonstration was organised after AISA members paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his martyrdom day.

AISA state secretary Triloki Nath said, "Due to the vacancy of the chairman and vice-chairman posts of the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), the work of lakhs of students is being affected. The board examinations are scheduled to be held in a few days, but the date for the distribution of admit cards has not been announced yet, causing students mental distress and affecting their exam preparation. The appointment for the post of chairman of JSSC is also pending."