Ludhiana, Jan. 22 -- The sit-in by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) students entered its 120th day on Wednesday, with no assurance yet from the government on filling vacant posts in the agriculture department and allied bodies.

The students braved the peak winter cold, but the protest recently slowed as many prioritised examinations and classes. However, Agricultural Students Union leader Angrej Mann said the agitation would intensify now that exams are over.

Angrej said large-scale vacancies continue across departments: 380 of 934 posts of agriculture development officer, 315 of 725 agriculture sub-inspector posts, 105 of 115 market secretary posts, 139 of 225 horticulture development officer posts, 18 of 23 district mandi officer ...