Jharkhand Students' protest: Who is Devendra Nath Mahto and what is his hunger strike about?
Jharkhand Students' protest: The protest, which began days after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student protest in Delhi, was called off, and has been taking place at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium since 29 July.
Devendra Nath Mahto, a member of the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha, is leading an indefinite hunger strike in Ranchi. The protest, which began on 29 July, is demanding the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission examination and reforms in both the JPSC and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission. Mahto has been fasting for four days, and the hunger strike has expanded to six protesters, including two women.
The agitation gained momentum after the CJP-led student protest in Delhi was called off, and JPSC founder Abhijeet Dipke lent his support to the Jharkhand students.
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