Ludhiana, Sept. 26 -- Students of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) have launched indefinite protests, alleging the state government has failed to address their long-standing demands. The demonstrations began at PAU on Wednesday and intensified on Thursday, spreading to GADVASU, as students staged sit-ins and rallies.

At PAU, PhD, MSc, and BSc students, along with alumni, staged a sit-in at Gate No 1 and later marched to the vice-chancellor's office at Thapar Hall. Protesters under the PAU Students Association (PAUSA) accused the government of ignoring its promise to fill vacancies, including agricultural officers and agriculture masters in schools.

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