{
  "id": 70139,
  "title": "Another paper leak protest, CJP offers support: Why are students on hunger strike in Jharkhand?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/another-paper-leak-protest-cjp-offers-support-why-are-students-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T03:20:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/another-paper-leak-protest-cjp-offers-support-why-are-students-on-hunger-strike-in-jharkhand-101785724571650.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Students in Jharkhand have been on an indefinite hunger strike, demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Preliminary Test and reforms to the state's recruitment system due to alleged irregularities and paper leaks in competitive examinations. Devendra Nath Mahato, a student leader, launched the strike on July 5 after the 14th JPSC Preliminary Test results were declared, meeting with the Governor and Chief Minister, and staging protests in Ranchi. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has also supported the students' demands for transparency and accountability in the recruitment process. Mahato has vowed to continue his hunger strike until the government addresses their concerns, and the CJP has urged the Hemant Soren government to hold discussions with the protesting students.",
  "summary": "Speaking to reporters, Mahato said he would continue his hunger strike until the demands submitted to Chief Minister Hemant Soren were met.",
  "key_points": [
    "Students in Jharkhand on indefinite hunger strike",
    "Demand cancellation of 14th JPSC Preliminary Test",
    "CJP supports transparency and accountability in recruitment"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}