Jharkhand Student Leader Enters 15th Day of Hunger Strike, Demands CBI Investigation
A student activist's hunger strike for 15 days highlights potential exam irregularities and government inaction.
On August 10, Devendra Nath Mahto, a prominent JLKM leader and student activist, led thousands of Jharkhand students in Ranchi to protest alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC exams. Since August 2, Mr. Mahto has been on an indefinite hunger strike, entering his 15th day on August 9, 2026. Despite government talks and exam cancellations, he demands a CBI investigation and full exam cancellation by private agency TDPL.
21 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Protesters in Jharkhand clashed with police and JMM workers after attempting to burn effigies of the Chief Minister and a Congress leader.
22 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Protesters in Jharkhand accused the government of betrayal after the High Court stayed some exam cancellation notifications, leading to unrest.
23 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Police and protesting job aspirants clashed in Giridih and Hazaribag, Jharkhand, leading to the filing of multiple FIRs against individuals.
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