The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 6th January 2025

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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At a Mahapanchayat, Dallewal urges farmers from across the country to unite in protest

• Farmers and farm laborers continue their protests at the Punjab-Haryana inter-State boundaries, with a Kisan Mahapanchayat held in Khanauri, Punjab, on Saturday.
• Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on the 40th day of his indefinite fast, urged farmers nationwide to support the agitation for minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
• Addressing the gathering from a stretcher, Mr. Dallewal emphasized that the protest was a national movement, not just Punjab’s struggle, and expressed confidence in eventual victory despite government opposition.
• Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian called on Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to revive dialogue with protesting farmer unions promptly.
• Khudian reiterated Punjab’s support for farmers’ legitimate demands and expressed willingness to collaborate with the Centre for “prosperous agriculture.”
• The Kisan Mahapanchayat was organized by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, leading the agitation in Punjab.
• Since February 13, 2024, farmers have been camping at the Punjab-Haryana borders after being stopped from entering Haryana enroute to Delhi.
• In Haryana’s Tohana, SKM held another Kisan Mahapanchayat to reject the draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing.
• Protesters expressed concerns about the health of fasting leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose condition continues to deteriorate.
• The protests underline widespread dissatisfaction with agricultural policies and demand urgent government action to address farmers’ concerns.

BPSC holds retest at 22 Patna centers amid calls for cancellation

• The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducted a retest of its 70th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination at 22 centres in Patna, including the Bapu Exam Centre (BEC), where irregularities were previously reported.
• The original exam, held on December 13 at 912 centres across the State, faced allegations of malpractice, prompting demands for a statewide retest.
• Students staged protests calling for a fresh examination, supported by political leaders like Tejashwi Yadav, Pappu Yadav, and Prashant Kishor.
• Pappu Yadav led protests on Friday, blocking rail and road traffic in Patna and other parts of Bihar.
• The BPSC announced the retest would only be for candidates who had appeared at BEC, with 5,943 out of 12,012 eligible candidates attending on Saturday.
• The exam proceeded peacefully, and results for the preliminary test are expected by the end of the month, with the main exam scheduled for April, according to BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh.
• Some aspirants expressed concerns about fairness, with Neetu Kushwaha noting she didn’t receive a question paper during the original exam, and Saddam Hussain questioning how evaluation and scaling would be managed for different question papers.
• Prashant Kishor continued his indefinite hunger strike, demanding the cancellation of the December 13 exam and a statewide retest.
• The district administration warned of action against Kishor for sitting in a prohibited area, but he remained firm, insisting on a meeting between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the protesting students.
• Despite these developments, the Saturday retest concluded without incident, but debates about fairness and transparency remain ongoing among aspirants.

Tamil Nadu’s first jallikattu event of 2025 leaves 20 people injured

• Tamil Nadu’s first jallikattu event of 2025 was held on Saturday at Thatchankurichi village in Gandharvakottai taluk, Pudukottai district, marking the start of the bull-taming season ahead of Pongal festivities.
• The event witnessed 20 injuries, with nine individuals, including bull owners, tamers, and spectators, referred to the Thanjavur Medical College Hospital, while others received treatment at the venue.
• A bull that sustained a head injury was sent to the Veterinary College and Research Institute at Orathanadu for specialized care.
• The event began at 8:15 a.m. with Ministers S. Regupathy and Siva V. Meyyanathan inaugurating it, and District Collector M. Aruna administering the oath to the tamers.
• A total of 459 bulls and 290 tamers participated, with bulls brought in mini trucks from districts like Tiruchi, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Salem, and others.
• Hundreds of bulls were lined up along the Sengipatti-Gandarvakottai Road, creating a lively atmosphere.
• A 30-member veterinary team was stationed at the checking point and collection point to conduct dope tests on the bulls and provide necessary medical care.
• Deputy Director P. Chockalingam confirmed that the veterinary team screened and treated injured bulls, ensuring the safety and health of the animals during the event.

Important questions

1. What were the key demands emphasized by Jagjit Singh Dallewal during the Kisan Mahapanchayat in Khanauri?
2. Why are the farmers rejecting the draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing?
3. What prompted the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) to conduct a retest at 22 centers in Patna?
4. How many candidates attended the retest held at the Bapu Exam Centre (BEC), and what concerns were raised by aspirants regarding fairness?
5. How many people were injured during the first jallikattu event of 2025 in Tamil Nadu?

Important vocabulary

1. Agitation: A state of public unrest or organized protest to demand change.
2. Deteriorate: To worsen in condition or health over time.
3. Irregularities: Deviations from standard rules or expected practices.
4. Malpractice: Improper, unethical, or negligent conduct, especially in a professional setting.
5. Scaling: Adjusting scores to maintain fairness across different versions of an exam.
6. Prohibited: Forbidden or not allowed by law or authority.
7. Jallikattu: A traditional bull-taming sport practiced in Tamil Nadu, typically involving bulls and participants.
8. Tamer: A person who manages and controls bulls during a jallikattu event.
9. Veterinary: Related to the medical care of animals.
10. Oath: A formal promise or pledge taken by tamers to abide by event rules.

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