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India news: Cockroach party backs Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto

Abhijeet Dipke said his party stood firmly behind Mahto, who was hospitalized after police used tear gas, batons and water cannons to disperse protesters marching towards the state Assembly on Monday. DW has more.

Indian cockroach party leader Devendra Nath Mahto receives support from activists

Indian cockroach party leader Devendra Nath Mahto has garnered backing from activists in Jharkhand, as student protesters demand transparency in government recruitment exams. Mahto was hospitalized after joining a hunger strike and a march to the state Assembly in Ranchi on Monday, protesting alleged irregularities in government exams. Police later dispersed the demonstrators using tear gas, batons and water cannons.

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