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Jharkhand activist Mahto hospitalised after protest march
NDTV··11 Aug
JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto was admitted to Ranchi Sadar Hospital after a nine-day hunger strike and a student march to the assembly over alleged recruitment exam irregularities. Doctors cited a drastic drop in blood sugar and called his condition critical. An aide said he was hurt in a police lathi-charge near the House on Monday.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Jharkhand job aspirants can track whether the government responds to transparency demands after the assembly march.
- Ranchi residents can note hospital updates on Mahto after the nine-day fast.
- Anyone following exam-protest safety can watch injury reports on both students and police.
What's Happening
- Devendra Nath Mahto was hospitalised in critical condition after joining the Ranchi protest march.
- He had been on hunger strike for nine days over alleged recruitment exam irregularities.
- Police and protesters clashed near the assembly, with injuries reported on both sides.
When Hunger Strikes Meet Barricaded Assembly Marches
- The agitation began on July 25 seeking cleaner competitive examinations and student opportunities.
- Multi-layer barricades, water cannons and tear gas framed Monday's attempt to reach the House.
- Mahto linked continued government inaction to deeper questions about responsibility for exam integrity.
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