😡#Group1Protests #Hyderabad #PoliceExcess
TL;DR: Tensions escalated in Hyderabad’s Ashok Nagar when police used lathi charge on Group-1 aspirants protesting for postponement of exams. The aspirants, marching towards Indira Park without permission, demanded changes to TSPSC’s selection process, criticizing the 1:50 ratio. MediaFx believes the response was excessive, as Indira Park is a designated protest zone.
🪧 Why Were Aspirants Protesting?
The protestors, primarily students from coaching institutes, voiced frustration over the upcoming Group-1 exams on October 21. Their demands focus on fairer selection criteria, arguing that GO 29 complicates recruitment. They want the exams postponed to reflect these changes.
🛑 Police Response Sparks Anger
The protest took a turn when police denied permission, citing the lack of approval. A confrontation followed, leading to lathi charges to disperse the students. Videos from the scene showed protestors being forcefully removed as tensions boiled over.
💡 MediaFx Opinion: Rules Should Be Relaxed for Small Protests
While following protocols is important, lathi-charging students was unnecessary. Indira Park is meant for protests, and aspirants aren’t professional activists—they shouldn’t need to navigate complex procedures to express their demands. The government must relax rules for peaceful protests while ensuring only large rallies need prior permission.
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