Protests over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand exams persist as government talks fail; student leader Devendra Nath Mahto's health declines during hunger strike.
Student leader Devenedra Nath Mahto's health has deteriorated further
Aug 09, 2026
11:04 am
What's the storyThe Jharkhand government is set to hold fresh talks on Sunday with aspirants protesting over alleged recruitment exam irregularities.
This comes after multiple meetings between the government and student groups failed to resolve the issue.
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