# Jharkhand govt talks fail; JPSC protest to continue

2026-08-08T08:23:27+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Jharkhand government held a second round of talks on Saturday with the Devendra Nath Mahto-led faction of job aspirants protesting alleged paper leaks in the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination, but failed to break the deadlock. Protesters said they will continue their agitation until all demands, including cancellation of the exam and a CBI or retired high court judges' probe, are met. Mahto's hunger strike entered its seventh day; he said his health was deteriorating with a chest infection. The CID has arrested 19 people and summoned three serving JPSC members. An ABVP march towards the CM's residence led to a scuffle with police, with 8-10 persons detained, news agencies report. The government released an email ID for reform suggestions but protesters remained unmoved.

## Coverage

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Tags: devendra nath mahto, government talks, Jharkhand protests, JPSC exam, paper leak, student agitation
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