Jharkhand students allege health info withheld to break protest
Students protesting recruitment exam irregularities in Jharkhand claim the Ranchi administration is withholding health updates for Devendra Nath Mahto, who is on a hunger strike. They accuse officials of deliberately restricting access to him to weaken the ongoing agitation.
Key takeaways
- Jharkhand students are protesting recruitment exam irregularities.
- Their leader, Devendra Nath Mahto, is on a 12-day hunger strike and receiving hospital treatment.
- The students accuse the Ranchi administration of withholding Mr. Mahto's health details and restricting access to him.
- They believe these actions are intended to weaken their 20-day protest.
Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand government recruitment exams have accused the Ranchi district administration of deliberately withholding the health details of their leader, Devendra Nath Mahto. Mr. Mahto has been on a hunger strike for 12 days and is currently receiving medical treatment at Sadar Hospital.
Protesting students questioned why Mr. Mahto's health information has not been disclosed and why they are not permitted to visit him at the hospital. Ramavtar Mahto, president of the ‘JPSC-JSSC Abhyarthi Nyay Manch’, stated that the administration is intentionally limiting access to Mr. Mahto and concealing his health status. This action, according to the students, aims to undermine their ongoing protest.
The students have been demonstrating in Ranchi for the past 20 days, raising concerns about irregularities in government examinations.
Key Facts
- Students protesting recruitment exam irregularities in Jharkhand accused the Ranchi district administration on August 13, 2026, of withholding the health details of Devendra Nath Mahto.
- Mr. Mahto has been on a hunger strike for 12 days regarding the issue and is undergoing treatment at Sadar Hospital.
- Mr. Mahto had requested permission to return to the protest site at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium.
- Protesting students were denied access to Mr. Mahto at Sadar Hospital.
- Ramavtar Mahto, president of the ‘JPSC-JSSC Abhyarthi Nyay Manch’, accused the administration of deliberately cutting off access to Mr. Mahto to weaken the protest.
- The students have been agitating in Ranchi for 20 days over irregularities in government exams.
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