# Jharkhand students march as police stop fasting leader Mahto 2026-08-14T22:15:50+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets Thousands of students and job aspirants marched in Ranchi on August 15, the 22nd day of protests over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission. The Tiranga Yatra ran from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk. Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been fasting and receiving treatment at Sadar Hospital, alleged that police stopped him from joining the march. Hindustan Times reported a scuffle in which Mahto said he suffered chest injuries. Protesters seek greater transparency, cancellation of some examinations and an independent inquiry. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has promised transparent examinations and said the government will seek students’ feedback. ## Coverage - assamtribune.com - hindustantimes.com - thehindu.com Tags: devendra nath mahto, Jharkhand government, JMM, JPSC, JSSC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jharkhand-protest-enters-21st-day-mahto-appeals-to-govt/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jharkhand-protest-enters-21st-day-mahto-appeals-to-govt/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.