Jharkhand exam stir: Government to hold fresh talks; health of student leader on fast deteriorates
The Jharkhand government is set to hold a sixth round of talks with student groups to address ongoing protests against alleged recruitment exam irregularities. Tensions remain high as student leader Devendra Nath Mahto's health has deteriorated during his indefinite hunger strike, while protest organizers accuse the government of attempting to divide the movement through political maneuvering.
The Jharkhand government will hold fresh talks on Sunday (August 9, 2026) with aspirants protesting alleged recruitment exam irregularities for the 16th day now, a move a prominent student faction termed "political manoeuvring".
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