Nursing Students and Farmers Stage Protest at MLA's Residence in Hisar
In a significant escalation of ongoing agitation, nursing students from Khushi Nursing College in Hisar staged a protest outside the residence of Hansi MLA Vinod Bhayana on Tuesday. The students are demanding migration and allotment to other colleges, a movement that has now gained substantial support from local farmers, intensifying the stir.
Protest Gains Momentum with Farmer Support
The protest, which began on February 13, saw a fresh surge in momentum as farmers responded to a call from farmer groups issued a day earlier. On Monday, a large number of farmers joined the nursing students, amplifying the movement's voice. Acting on the call to gherao the MLA's residence, both students and farmers gathered outside his house on Tuesday morning, creating a tense atmosphere.
After observing a rigorous three-day hunger strike, the protesting students raised loud slogans against the government. They reiterated their urgent demand for immediate college allotment following migration, highlighting their frustration with the prolonged delay.
Administration Steps Up Security and Holds Talks
In view of the escalating protest, the administration significantly stepped up security arrangements to maintain law and order. SDO Ranbir Malik and SDO Pramod were appointed as duty magistrates to oversee the situation. Senior officials, including DSP Vinod Shankar, Hansi SDM Rajesh Khoth, and Narnaund SDM Vikas Yadav, reached the spot and engaged in talks with the protesters.
The officials urged the students and farmers to maintain peace and assured them that the migration and college allotment process would be initiated promptly. They announced that counselling for the students would commence from March 2, in an effort to address the grievances.
Protesters Insist on Concrete Resolution
Despite the assurances from officials, the protesters continued their demonstration outside the MLA's residence, insisting on a concrete and immediate resolution to their demands. Police personnel remained deployed at the site to monitor the situation and prevent any untoward incidents.
The students and supporting farmers announced a strategic plan: 11 students and 11 farmers would continue the protest until college allotments are finalized. This move underscores their determination to see the process through to completion.
Threat of Escalation Looms
A farmer leader issued a stern warning, stating that if the students are not allotted colleges by March 2, the agitation will be intensified. The plan involves surrounding the MLA's residence with tractor-trolleys on March 3, a tactic that could significantly escalate the protest and draw further attention to the issue.
The protest highlights broader concerns about educational opportunities and administrative responsiveness in the region, with students and farmers uniting to push for swift action on college migration and allotment.
