Patna, Sep 19 (IANS) Thousands of Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4) candidates took to the streets in Patna on Friday, demanding that the Bihar government expedite the process for a total of 1.2 lakh vacancies, which were announced earlier by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

The protesters, who gathered from various districts, attempted to march toward the Chief Minister's residence, but were stopped by police at Ramgulam Chowk.

Barricades were put up across the Secretariat and other sensitive areas, while water cannons and heavy police deployment were arranged to maintain order.

The agitation began in the morning from Patna College, led by student leader Dilip Kumar, with demonstrators declaring their intention to lay siege to the CM's residence.

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