Over 3,000 Nepalese youth seek job opportunities in Jharsuguda amidst protests

Jharsuguda: Even as Nepal is engulfed in protest, more than 3,000 youths from the country have lined up for jobs in Jharsuguda, nearly 900 km away.The youths, mostly in the 18-25 age group, are taking part in interviews for the recruitment of 135 posts of Gorkha sepoys in the 2nd Battalion of Odisha Special Armed Police (OSAP), Jharsuguda.And while they hope to crack the interview, their mind kept wandering to the situation back home and the fight against corruption.“All of us have come from Nepal to appear for the interview for the post of sepoy in the 2nd Battalion of Odisha Special Armed Police, Jharsuguda,” said Hardik Rana, a resident of Banke district in Nepal.“I want to thank our brothers and sisters in Nepal who are part of this movement against corruption. This protest is aimed at eradicating long-standing corruption,” Rana said, adding that the intention was never to destroy govt property.“It was only a silent protest. However, some people above the age of 45 protested in the name of Gen Z and ended up destroying a big shopping mall. What they did in the name of youths is totally wrong. The only aim was to stop corruption and help Nepal grow. Due to corruption, similar situations have already been witnessed in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka,” Rana said.Manoj Gurung said he wants to thank the new generation of youths for their efforts. “At the same time, I offer my heartfelt condolences for those who lost their lives during this protest. The reality is that corruption is deeply rooted in Nepal. Because of this, there are no proper job opportunities in the country. Since there are no opportunities at home, people are forced to migrate elsewhere to earn their livelihood,” Gurung rued.