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Wangchuk urges Jharkhand hunger striker to drink water
The Hindu··6 Aug
On August 5, activist Sonam Wangchuk spoke by video call to Devendra Nath Mahto, on hunger strike in Ranchi over alleged JPSC and JSSC exam irregularities. Mahto drank water on the fourth day but said he would not eat until demands are met. Five more protesters also joined an indefinite fast. Students want a CBI or outside-judge probe into exams.
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What It Means For You
- Jharkhand job aspirants can follow whether the government offers a CBI or outside-judge probe into exam irregularities.
- Anyone supporting peaceful protest can note Wangchuk advised water intake when blood sugar and pressure were falling.
- Parents of fasting students can watch medical monitoring as more protesters join indefinite hunger strikes.
What's Happening
- Sonam Wangchuk on August 5 urged Ranchi hunger striker Devendra Nath Mahto to drink water; Mahto complied.
- Mahto said he would continue fasting without food until student demands on recruitment exams are met.
- Five more people joined an indefinite hunger strike as the Jharkhand Assembly session neared.
What Protesters Are Demanding In Ranchi
- Demands include cancelling the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination and reforming JPSC and JSSC.
- Aspirants want a CBI inquiry or a panel of retired high court judges from outside the state.
- CID arrests and a postponed mains exam have not ended the sit-in that began in late July.
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