SWOT ANALYSIS OF THE PROTEST

STRENGTHS	WEAKNESSES
Injustice meted out to thousands of students Dissent in students against injustice Collaboration with a group already fighting for the cause, TSA Dedicated team: Pursuing Hungerstrike since Sept 4 Legal suit already filed, UPSC a tainted organization Encouragement from social, political activists Participation in huge numbers from students whenever a call is made Some team members with good oratory skills	Myths in the minds of people regarding the reputation of UPSC Limited resources of the student community Unwillingness of students to give protest a political colour. Avoiding association with student unions Inability to keep the issue central for the students by regularly involving them Lack of experience in the protesting group in organizing mass movement Lack of participation of female IAS aspirants
OPPORTUNITIES	THREATS
More awareness being spread by the passage of time The protest shred the label of “seasonal protest”, by being there in students for so long, and a dedicated team follows still. Team members are rapid learners and in just one month time now they know to handle many things better Bonding between the co workers in the group for the cause and beyond Coaching centres have always been very open and supportive Volunteers possessing devil’s dare, planning for hunger strike till death UPSC’s mocking of RTIs is also an instigator	Students attending to alternate career options Shrinking volunteer base Inability to pursue it effectively in other states Cumbersome judicial process: No fast track court to address the career issue  Fate following attitude of some students Ideological clashes in some of the team members. Fund scarcity.

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