Sonam Wangchuk backs Jharkhand students’ protest, urges leader to end hunger strike
The ongoing protest by job aspirants is seeking a probe by central agencies into the alleged irregularities in the recruitment examinations in Jharkhand
Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk called Jharkhand Krantikari Loktantrik Morcha (JKLM) leader Devendra Nath Mahto on Wednesday, urging him to end his indefinite hunger strike over alleged recruitment irregularities in the state. Wangchuk expressed solidarity with the students' protest, which began on July 29 at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi.
The students are demanding a probe by central agencies into recruitment examination irregularities by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), as well as the cancellation of all exams conducted by the private agency TDPL. Wangchuk emphasized that Mahto's well-being should come first, and he should at least consume water and salt during the hunger strike.
Mahto, who started the protest on August 2, agreed to take the activist's advice but would continue his indefinite hunger strike. Meanwhile, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said the government was awaiting the report from the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Jharkhand police.
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