Sonam Wangchuk backs Jharkhand students’ protest, urges leader to end hunger strike

Students in Jharkhand are protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. They are demanding a probe by central agencies, such as the CBI, or an independent panel of retired High Court judges from outside the state. The protesters also want the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission examination cancelled and reforms in the commission as well as the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

According to The Hindu, five people, including two women, have begun an indefinite hunger strike as part of the protest. This brings the total number of people on hunger strike to six, with one person, Devendra Nath Mahto, on the fourth day of his protest. The protesters are demanding that their concerns be addressed.

Sonam Wangchuk has expressed support for the students' protest. The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, has reassured students that investigations into reported paper leaks are underway and that a fair resolution will be reached under the law.

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