Government Job Aspirants Protest in Dharwad Over Delayed Recruitment of Vacant Posts

Thousands of government job aspirants protested in Dharwad demanding the filling of over 2.8 lakh vacant posts across 43 departments. The All Karnataka State Students Association (AKSSA) led the agitation, citing delays despite government promises. The Congress government attributed vacancies to previous BJP administration's inaction and legal challenges, while BJP accused Congress of mismanagement and misleading the public. Police detained protest leaders amid tensions, and AKSSA warned of intensified statewide protests if demands remain unmet.