Hunger strike ends as Jharkhand cancels exams and recruitment, pledges investigation
Student protests and government concessions suggest potential systemic issues.
Devendra Nath Mahato, Jharkhand's student leader, ended his hunger strike after Hemant Soren's government cancelled exams and recruitment for government jobs following weeks of protests. Mahato, admitted to Ranchi's Sadar Hospital, thanked the government post-meetings with ministers and MLAs. He stressed ongoing efforts to probe examination irregularities since 2014 by CID but demanded a corruption-free system guaranteed by the government. Chief Minister Soren ordered an investigation into all exams held since 2014. Students plan to cooperate in reforms while insisting on CBI involvement.
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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