3 weeks ago
Mahto's Hunger Strike Enters 10th Day Over JPSC-JSSC Allegations
A man named Devendra Nath Mahto in the Indian state of Jharkhand is very upset.
He believes the tests for important government jobs are unfair because of cheating and corruption.
To show how serious he is, he stopped eating food.
This is called a hunger strike.
He has not eaten for ten days now.
He is in a hospital in Ranchi because his body is getting weak.
He and other people protested peacefully in front of the state's law-making building.
He says police pushed the peaceful protesters and used force against them.
He wants an investigation into what happened.
He says he will keep fighting peacefully until the government makes things fair.
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto's indefinite hunger strike over alleged corruption and irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment entered its 10th day.
Mahto shared an open letter titled 'Message of Struggle from Sadar Hospital' in Ranchi, saying his health was deteriorating but his resolve remained firm.
The campaign, described as a 'JPSC-JSSC corruption-free recruitment campaign,' has been running since July 5.
Mahto alleged police resorted to lathicharge against peaceful protesters during the 'Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha Gherao' programme held Monday, August 10.
He demanded an inquiry into the alleged police action and accountability for those responsible, urging the Jharkhand government to act.
- Who
- Devendra Nath Mahto, a student leader and social reformer, along with protesting students and supporters; the Jharkhand police are alleged to have used force against them.
- What
- An ongoing hunger strike and protest campaign against alleged corruption in JPSC-JSSC recruitment, including alleged police lathicharge during a protest.
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand, including Sadar Hospital and the site of the Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha gherao.
- When
- The hunger strike entered its 10th day on Tuesday; the campaign has run since July 5, and the 'Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha Gherao' was held Monday, August 10.
- Why
- To demand justice over alleged corruption and irregularities in recruitment processes and an inquiry into the alleged police lathicharge.
Key facts
- Key figure
- Devendra Nath Mahto, student leader and social reformer
- Hunger strike
- Indefinite; entered 10th day
- Location
- Sadar Hospital, Ranchi
- Campaign
- 'JPSC-JSSC corruption-free recruitment campaign', ongoing since July 5
- Protest event
- 'Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha Gherao' programme on August 10
- Core allegation
- Corruption and irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment processes
- Police conduct allegation
- Lathicharge against peaceful protesters
- Demands
- Inquiry into alleged lathicharge and action against those responsible
Quotes
Devendra Nath Mahto
Student leader and social reformer leading a hunger strike over alleged recruitment corruption in Jharkhand
“My physical condition may be weakening, but my resolve to fight for justice and continue the struggle has not diminished.”
freepressjournal.in
“I want to make it clear that the voice of the people cannot be suppressed through force.”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
Related news
Jharkhand Student Leader Devendra Mahto Seeks Return to Protest Site
CJP founder condemns police lathi charge on Jharkhand student protesters
Hunger-Striking Leader Hospitalized After Jharkhand Assembly Protest
Ranchi Hunger Strike Over Government Exam Fraud Reaches Seventh Day
Jharkhand Protest: Student Leader Devendra Mahto Hospitalised After March
Jharkhand Protest Leader Stopped From Tiranga Yatra Amid Exam Ire
Jharkhand High Court Orders CID Probe into Teacher Recruitment Scam
SSC Revises Stenographer 2026 Dates, Releases Exam City Slips
Jharkhand High Court Transfers Exam Cancellation Plea
Jharkhand CID Arrests Ninth Suspect in JSSC-CGL Irregularities Case
Parliamentary panel urges timely filling of ITAT vacancies
