Kota students form Laddu Janta Party to protest missing Diwali sweets
Thousands of Allen Career Institute students in Rajasthan demanded six promised laddus after a distribution delay.
Thousands of students at the Allen Career Institute in Kota, Rajasthan, staged a protest in early November after failing to receive promised Diwali sweets, according to the Times of India.
The students, who had been promised six laddus each before the Diwali break, formed a group called the Laddu Janta Party to demand their share. The movement included the use of slogans, placards, and an Instagram page featuring memes and reels.
Protests took place outside various institute branches, including areas near Supath and Coral Park, after classes ended. The demonstrations reportedly lasted for approximately two days.
Allen director Brajesh Maheshwari said that logistical issues during the festive period caused the delay. He stated that a sudden rise in demand made it hard to find enough halwais to prepare the sweets in time.
The institute reportedly started distributing the laddus on November 5. Following this, students shared posts on social media suggesting their campaign had been successful.
On Sunday, November 8, other coaching institutes in the city organised a bhandara to offer food and sweets to students.