J'khand protest: Govt to hold fresh talks as fasting student leader's health worsens

The Jharkhand government announced on Sunday that they will hold a sixth round of talks with protesting recruitment exam aspirants as the 16-day hunger strike led by student leader Devendra Nath Mahto continued to worsen his health. Mahto, who has been fasting for nearly a week, was found to have a blood glucose level of 53, indicating a severe deterioration in his condition.

The government panel is set to meet student representatives at noon, but the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, which has been leading the agitation, has criticized the move, accusing the government of attempting to divide students and divert attention from their demands.

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