Students, Maratha activists slam Ajit’s PhD comment

Research scholars from Shivaji University, Kolhapur and Maratha activists protest against Ajit Pawar’s comment questioning students’ achievements in obtaining PhD degrees. The scholars demand fellowship for all PhD students and removal of competitive examinations for research eligibility. They argue that research is crucial for development and criticize the government’s decision to limit fellowship to 200 students. Maratha activists join the protest, highlighting the importance of financial support for pursuing higher education.