'This is the right way': Rahul welcomes end of Jharkhand students’ hunger strike

Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi expressed satisfaction on Tuesday following the Jharkhand students' end of their hunger strike and consensus with the state government. The students, led by Devendra Nath Mahto, had been on a 16-day hunger strike, protesting the cancellation of JSSC-CGL and TDPL examinations. Gandhi lauded the Jharkhand government's Hemant Soren for choosing dialogue over confrontation to resolve the issue, while the students showed restraint by making their concerns known.

The consensus sees the cancellation of the aforementioned examinations and the withdrawal of related activities, marking a win for Jharkhand. Gandhi reiterated his support for students across the country, calling for a system that rewards hard work and ensures fair competition. Soren announced the decision in a special Cabinet meeting, stating that the concerns of the protesting students had been considered in the final choice.