Devendra Mahto stopped from Tiranga Yatra by police in Jharkhand. He protests from hospital floor | Watch
While on a hunger strike, he insists on fighting for justice and the rights of the people despite police opposition.
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, leader of the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM), was prevented by the police from joining a Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi on Independence Day. Mahto, currently hospitalized, attempted to peacefully participate in the flag-hoisting and Tricolor March at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium but was forcibly removed by police.
In a video shared on social media, Mahto is seen being pushed into his hospital room by officers, despite enduring hunger for days. He expressed his frustration, questioning the freedom to participate in national celebrations and demanding justice for the people. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren addressed the state, assuring that job aspirants' hard work would not be undermined by irregularities.
Mahto's hunger strike has reached its 14th day, protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations.
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