VARANASI : ABVP WORKERS BLOCKS BHU VC OFFICE ; ACCUSES ADMINISTRATION OF INACTION AFTER 18 - DAY STRIKE

What happened: ABVP workers locked the Vice Chancellor office at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, accusing the administration of inaction after an 18-day strike over pending student issues. Key numbers: 18-day strike; letter due Monday, not provided as of October 15; report dated October 16. Why it matters: Workers said the strike was peaceful and democratic but demands went unaddressed, and they signaled their protest will continue until student problems are resolved.

ABVP workers locked the Vice Chancellor office at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, accusing the administration of inaction after an 18-day strike over pending student issues.

Workers said the strike was peaceful and democratic but demands went unaddressed, and they signaled their protest will continue until student problems are resolved.