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Devendra Mahato continues hunger strike, rejects Jharkhand govt claim on demands
Devendra Mahato continues hunger strike, rejects Jharkhand govt claim on demands
Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahato, on the 11th day of his indefinite hunger strike against alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams, was admitted to Sadar Hospital in Ranchi after…
The Story in Brief
Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahato, on the 11th day of his indefinite hunger strike against alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams, was admitted to Sadar Hospital in Ranchi after his health deteriorated. In an exclusive interview, Mahato rejected the Hemant Soren government's claim that 90 per cent of protesters' demands have been met, saying only half have been fulfilled on the ground. He insisted the agitation will continue until the government issues a formal written order, not mere assurances.
Responding to allegations of the protest being hijacked by the BJP, Mahato said he has been leading this struggle since July 2 and no political party is involved. He also called on Rahul Gandhi to visit Jharkhand and speak with Chief Minister Soren to find a permanent solution. Mahato warned that if the government fails to reform the system, students will launch a direct political opposition against it.
The Indian Opinion
This fight has all the makings of a classic Indian stand-off: an ailing student on hunger strike, a government that says it has met 90 per cent of demands, and a young leader who insists only half are fulfilled. The risk is that both sides harden positions. One wants a written order, not a press release. The other fears that conceding fully will invite more agitations. Watch for one number: if the government issues a clear official letter on CBI probe and exam cancellations, the students' test of sincerity will be met. If not, this conflict will only deepen.
Source: aajtak.in
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