Jharkhand hunger strike: Sonam Wangchuk urges Devendra Nath Mahato to drink water; Abhijeet Dipke says 'will ...'
The veteran educationist and activist, who himself was on a hunger strike for 26 days, asked Mahato to drink water as it otherwise will be 'tantamount to suicide'.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk recently returned from a successful campaign in Ladakh. He has called upon Devendra Nath Mahato, a student leader on an indefinite hunger strike in Jharkhand, to drink water for his well-being. Mahato's strike began on July 25th to protest irregularities in state exams like JPSC and JSSC CGL. Wangchuk, who also participated in a 26-day hunger strike, implored Mahato, "Please take some water; this is tantamount to suicide."
The strike has expanded to include five more individuals under the JPSC and JSSC Reforms Manch, demanding cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission examination and reforms in both commissions. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren assured the students that their concerns would be addressed, but protesters claim the government has not fulfilled their demands.
Sabita Kumari and Habiba, among others, expressed their belief that the state government's inaction will lead to their suffering. Abhijeet Dipke, leader of the Cockroach Janta Party, plans to join the students in Jharkhand to support their cause.
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