Thousands Protest in Dharwad Over Karnataka Government's Recruitment Delays

Thousands of government job aspirants protested in Dharwad, Karnataka, demanding the filling of over 2.5 lakh vacant posts across departments. The ruling Congress government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, attributed the backlog to recruitment delays, irregularities, and legal challenges during the previous BJP administration. Siddaramaiah promised to expedite recruitment with transparent processes and relaxed age limits. The BJP and opposition leaders criticized the government for slow hiring and fiscal constraints, supporting the protests. Police intervened as tensions escalated, detaining protest leaders amid calls for continued agitation.