Rahul Gandhi backs Jharkhand student protesters, urges dialogue

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Monday that using force against protesting students in Jharkhand is wrong, emphasizing their right to peaceful protest and the need for dialogue. The protest, over alleged exam irregularities, saw marchers approach the state assembly. A JMM minister accused the BJP of hijacking the agitation, while the government has ordered a CID probe and agreed to cancel several exams.