Protest Escalates As Mahto Launches Hunger Strike For Fair Probe

In Brief:

1. Key Figure: Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto.
2. Action: Launched an indefinite hunger strike in Ranchi.
3. Demand: A fair probe into alleged JPSC and JSSC exam irregularities.

Devendra Nath Mahto, a prominent student leader in Jharkhand, has launched an indefinite hunger strike at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to demand a fair investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).

Initiating his fast on Sunday night after weeks of unaddressed student agitation failed to elicit a response from authorities, Mahto framed the protest as a critical "now or never" moment for local aspirants.

Source: India Today