Siliguri, 20th December: A rally was taken out on behalf of the All India Democratic Students’ Organization demanding a concession for students in bus-auto fare. Besides, a memorandum was handed over to the RTO official.
The members of the All India Democratic Students’ Organization said that many are facing financial crises due to the pandemic. Most of the students in the district belong to poor families. All schools, colleges, and universities have reopened on the instructions of the state government. In this situation, students are struggling to spend such high fares.
Hence, a demonstration was staged today on behalf of the organization demanding one-third bus fare for students. Besides, a memorandum was handed over to the RTO official. The members of the organization warned of staging demonstrations across the state if their demands are not met.