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Youth Unrest in Bihar: Protests Over Job Scarcity

11/15/2025

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As Bihar heads toward elections, protests highlight youth discontent over government inefficiencies and job scarcity.
Ajay Kumar, a Dalit student, joined protests after a government job examination was compromised.
About 40% of Bihar's population is under 18, and urban youth unemployment stands at 22%.
The outcome may show whether the ruling BJP can maintain support among the state's young electorate.

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Story summary

As Bihar heads toward elections, protests highlight youth discontent over government inefficiencies and job scarcity.
Ajay Kumar, a Dalit student, joined protests after a government job examination was compromised.
About 40% of Bihar's population is under 18, and urban youth unemployment stands at 22%.
The outcome may show whether the ruling BJP can maintain support among the state's young electorate.