Congress' Sam Pitroda questions 'use of force' against Jharkhand students

Sam Pitroda backs Jharkhand student protestsNEW DELHI: Congress leader Sam Pitroda on Monday backed protesting students in Jharkhand as an agitation over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations intensified in Ranchi. Criticising the government’s use of lathis, tear gas and water cannons, Pitroda called for “reform, accountability and compassion” as the protests entered their 18th day.The development comes as the Jharkhand students’ 'Vidhan Sabha gherao' march in Ranchi on Monday saw police use lathis and water cannons to disperse protesters. The march was organised over alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).The protesters are demanding, among other measures,