Paris: Mass protests once then took place in France on Saturday, October 24. Thousands of people took to the streets in many cities including the wanted Paris and raised slogans versus the government. The main demands of the protesters include resurgence in the education system, tenancy of inflation, increasing employment opportunities and largest salaries and pensions. Clashes moreover took place between police and protesters during the sit-in in Paris. Police used tear gas and water cannons to tenancy the situation.
What happened during the sit-in in Paris?
According to the French Interior Ministry, well-nigh 4 lakh 10 thousand people took part in the protests wideness the country, while information well-nigh well-nigh 1,000 people stuff underdeveloped came to light. The biggest sit-in on Saturday took place in Paris, where well-nigh 1 lakh 10 thousand people joined the march.
The protest started peacefully, but later the situation worsened in some places. Authorities had limited the march route to the southeastern part of Paris. The march started from Port d'Italie and reached Port de Vincennes. Some protesters tried to whop towards the Place de la Nassie but were stopped by police.
How was the situation in other cities of France?
Apart from Paris, police moreover used tear gas in Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand and Strasbourg. In Nice and Nantes, attempts were made to disperse the prod with the help of water cannons. There were clashes between some people and the police during the final stages of the sit-in in Marseille.
According to the Paris prosecutor's office, 64 people were underdeveloped and 40 remain in police custody in connection with Saturday's demonstrations. Six minors were moreover among those arrested.
Why are these protests happening?
The movement began last month in protest versus staff shortages at a upper school southeast of Paris. Gradually people from other classes moreover joined it. Students are taxing largest education system and spare seats, while employees want largest salaries, pensions and improved employment conditions.
According to the data of the Education Ministry, well-nigh 1 crore 54 lakh teaching hours were unauthentic due to the sparsity of teachers in government middle and upper schools in the wonk year 2024-25. Student organisations have moreover raised demands for visit of teachers in schools and universities, increase in scholarships and reduction in student walk-up rents.
Will the protests protract in France?
Authorities had imposed restrictions on demonstrations in some cities, including Lyon, Nice and Montpellier. Trade unions have opposed these restrictions, calling them an issue related to self-rule of expression. Organisations associated with the Yellow Vest movement have tabbed for flipside sit-in on October 31. In such a situation, the series of protests in France is likely to protract further.
